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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Sports Coaching and Development
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sports Coaching and Development course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D,D
These should preferably include English plus a science subject or Mathematics.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Sports Coaching and Development course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | B |
| Fine Art | B |
| Physics | D |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Art and Design | C |
| Biology | U |
| Classical Civilisation | B |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B |
| Geography | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 06XC
Here's what University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) says about its Sports Coaching and Development course.
Ready to turn your passion for sport or adventure into a rewarding career?
Our HNC Sports Coaching and Development course is the perfect starting point, whether you're already working in the sports or adventure sector or looking to break into it for the first time.
This dynamic course gives you a solid foundation in both the theory and practice of sports coaching, with the flexibility to focus on indoor sports or outdoor adventurous activities. You’ll gain real insight into what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced, exciting industry, while building the skills and confidence you need to coach others.
Even better, this HNC offers a clear Adventure Sports Coaching pathway, allowing you to progress from Level 5 right through to Level 10, so whether you're coaching in the gym or out in the wild, this is your launchpad for a thriving, long-term career in sport and adventure.
Source: University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Sports Coaching and Development at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
Check the
3 course options available.
Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
Business, Management and Leisure
Location
Perth | Perth
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sports coaching
• Sports management
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) student reviews
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1st year student
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Sports Coaching and Development course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
low
Teaching on my course
81%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
76%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
66%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
92%
high
Academic support
93%
med
Academic support
93%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
med
Organisation and management
70%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
low
How well organised is your course?
68%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
74%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
79%
low
Student voice
79%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
62%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
79%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
79%
low
Teaching on my course
79%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
81%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
69%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
81%
low
Assessment and feedback
81%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
81%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
low
Academic support
84%
low
Academic support
84%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
44%
low
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
med
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
69%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
low
Student information
The Sports Coaching and Development course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Sports Coaching and Development course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
50%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Caring personal services
5%
Customer service occupations
Graduate statistics
50%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Therapy professionals
5%
Caring personal services
5%
Finance Professionals
5%
Health associate professionals
Graduate statistics
35%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Elementary occupations
15%
Sales occupations
15%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Sports Coaching and Development course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£18.6k
First year after graduation
£25.2k
Third year after graduation
£25.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£25.5k
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 and Development.
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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