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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Sports Coaching

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sports Coaching course at Edinburgh Napier University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,C,C

Including a Science subject: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE, Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry or Sports Studies. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Edinburgh Napier University. These students are taking Sports Coaching or another course from the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences
SubjectGrade
GeographyA
PsychologyD
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C6R4

Here's what Edinburgh Napier University says about its Sports Coaching course.

This course equips coaches with the latest technology and advances in understanding in sports coaching.

Our Sports Coaching course will help you to become a modern professional coach with an understanding of how sports science principles apply to athletic performance and helps athletes reach their potential and indeed their goals.

There is a strong emphasis on the practical application of theoretical knowledge. You'll gain the independent study habits, academic and employability skills and deliver volunteer coaching opportunities that will develop your knowledge and skills as and apply them into applied, real life, coaching situations. There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course.

Please visit our website for full course and module details.

Source: Edinburgh Napier University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Applied Sciences

Location

Sighthill | Edinburgh

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Sports coaching

Start date

7 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£1,820 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year

Edinburgh Napier University student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 16 reviews from Edinburgh Napier University's students and alumni
5 star
44%
4 star
31%
3 star
25%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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1st year student

1 year ago

I've never had an issue so far with the student union but I have heard good things

(5)
Student Union

1st year student

1 year ago

Students are all great and easy to talk to. I like the various groups they offer

(5)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

My studies are covered which is great, I wouldn't be here without it. Of course it's hard to travel in each day but it's cheaper than living closer to uni.

(3)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

Feedback on work is always respectful to me even when saying what I haven't done right or need to work on. They always provide helpful insights such as going over assignments briefs with us

(5)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

I like the different levels of the libraries/quiet spaces. Toilets are always extremely clean. I don't live in uni accommodation so have nothing to say on that

(5)
Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

The course works well. The modules are very helpful at getting an overview and the timing of lectures each week don't feel like they're rushing through or going to slow. Tutorials are helpful when people decide to talk

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Edinburgh Napier University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Edinburgh Napier University students who took the Sports Coaching course - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

79%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

81%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

66%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

74%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

77%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

79%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

84%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

77%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

77%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

74%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

71%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

68%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

70%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

74%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

82%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

79%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

68%

low

How well organised is your course?

63%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

97%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

84%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

55%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

82%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

73%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

68%

low

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

65%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

67%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Edinburgh Napier University. These students are taking Sports Coaching or another course from the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences
Mode of study
Full-time96%Part-time4%
Gender ratio
Female26%Male74%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Student performance
2:1 or above56%
Number of students395
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Sports Coaching at Edinburgh Napier University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Edinburgh Napier University graduates who took Sports Coaching - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

Earnings

£21.5k

First year after graduation

£25.2k

Third year after graduation

£28.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Sports Coaching.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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