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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Sport Coaching
University of the West of Scotland
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport Coaching course at University of the West of Scotland.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D,D,D
Including a science (Biology preferred) or PE Year 2 entry: BBB including a science (Biology preferred) and PE.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of the West of Scotland. These students are taking Sport Coaching or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | E |
| Health and Social Care | U |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: CX6C
Here's what University of the West of Scotland says about its Sport Coaching course.
Overview
UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching programme will help you develop the skills and expertise required to become a professional sports coach.
This programme has been developed in partnership with sports governing bodies, sporting organisations and coaching professionals to ensure that you develop knowledge and hands-on practical experience relevant to the modern sports, health and fitness industries.
Excellent industry connections provide work-based learning opportunities and offer links to gaining coaching qualifications.
Programme highlights
• Teaching staff are committed to providing you with supportive learning environments and a flexible approach to study. • This programme is offered at UWS’s state-of-the art Lanarkshire Campus and elements are delivered at the Emirates Arena – a world-class sports facility built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and home to sportscotland. • UWS has excellent links with a number of sports organisations, who provide work-based learning opportunities, including St Mirren Football Club, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Trust and Netball Scotland. • As you journey through this programme, you’re not just earning a degree – you’re gaining industry-recognised qualifications endorsed by CIMSPA* (e.g. Assistant Coach, Safeguarding and Protecting Children, and Personal Trainer).
Careers
This programme will prepare you for a career in Sport Coaching. UWS graduates are currently working with local authorities, sports clubs, sports centres, health promotion initiatives, and sports governing bodies such as Netball Scotland or the Scottish Football Association.
Many UWS graduates have found employment in roles and activities, including:
• Planning, managing and delivering sport coaching at local, regional, national and international events and competitions • Sport coaching programme delivery for specific client groups such as at-risk youths or individuals with additional support needs • Delivering specific areas of sport science e.g. strength and conditioning and performance analysis • Outdoor education instructors • Active schools co-ordinators • Sport development officers
Graduates will be able to pursue opportunities such as UWS’s MSc in Sport Coaching, Physical Education teaching, and PhDs.
Source: University of the West of Scotland
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Health and Life Sciences
Location
Lanarkshire Campus | Hamilton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Coaching psychology
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £18,000 per year (provisional) |
| International | £18,000 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
Year 1
Year 1 introduces students to core areas that inform coaching practice and follows a common structure with BSc (Hons) Sport Development; BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science; and BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Development undergraduate programmes. Modules include Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise, Coaching: Theory & Practice 1, and Physical Activity, Health & Fitness.
Year 2
In Year 2 students undertake additional coaching modules with accompanying science-based modules to develop their understanding of the coaching process. Modules include Sport and Exercise Experience (Placement), Coaching: Theory & Practice 2, Principles of Human Movement, Personal Training, and Psychosocial Aspects of Sport & Exercise.
Year 3
In Year 3 students specialise in the sciences that underpin coaching and further their understanding of the broader context of coaching environments and interdisciplinary practice. Core modules include Being a Sport Professional (Placement), Sport Research & Evaluation, Coaching: Theory & Practice 3, and Sports Conditioning & Biomechanics. Optional modules include The Psychology of Sport, Social Issues in Sport, and Sport Performance Analysis.
Year 4
In Year 4 students can tailor their learning to their interests and career options, with a range of optional modules, including Talent Development in Sport, Strength & Conditioning, Group Dynamics in Sport, The Female Athlete, Mental Health, Sport and Exercise, Field Trip, Injury Prevention & Reconditioning, and Applied Sport Psychology. Students will also study core modules Coaching: Theory & Practice 4, and Sport and Exercise Dissertation.
How you will be assessed
Our BSc Sport Coaching degree makes use of a range of teaching and learning methods including tutorials and seminars, practical workshops and exercises in a simulated work environment, small group teaching and group project work. Independent, online and peer-to-peer learning is an important element of this course.
We use a variety of assessment methods on the degree itself. The below list provides a guide to the types of assessment methods you can expect:
// group and individual work // multiple-choice exams // reflective practice reports // essays // case study deconstruction // practical examination // research production
University of the West of Scotland student reviews
Showing 29 reviews
1st year student
3 years ago
I haven't been to the union yet but from what I've seen it seems good but we still need more events and activities for Ayr campus.
1st year student
3 years ago
There are some good opportunities, but it would be nice if we had more activities to do available to us.
1st year student
3 years ago
The financial support is helpful enough for students considering the fees are all paid for and there is a possibility for extra money which depends on your household income.
1st year student
3 years ago
The support is good enough we usually get things resolved quite quickly.
1st year student
3 years ago
Most of the computers work well. The library is easy to access. The classes have enough space. The equipment we need is available to us most of the time.
1st year student
3 years ago
We have enough time to complete Assessment and tasks. A lot of group work which makes it easier to get things done rather than working alone. The lecturers are nice and approachable. The course is interesting and we learn a lot.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of the West of Scotland
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 University of the West of Scotland students who took the Sport Coaching course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
high
Learning opportunities
86%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
91%
high
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
98%
high
Organisation and management
77%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
low
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
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?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
86%
high
Student voice
86%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
78%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
89%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of the West of Scotland graduates who took Sport Coaching - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.9k
First year after graduation
£23k
Third year after graduation
£24.5k
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 Sport Coaching.
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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