BA Sports Coaching with Performance Sport

The Buckinghamshire New University Sports Coaching with Performance Sport programme is designed to prepare students for a job in sports coaching and performance development. This course focuses on giving students the knowledge and practical skills needed to coach athletes and teams, helping them improve their performance. Key areas include coaching methods, sports science, athlete development, and leadership in sport.

Students on this programme will learn through a mix of classroom study, practical sessions, and real-world coaching placements. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, and hands-on coaching experiences. Assessment involves written assignments, presentations, practical coaching assessments, and projects. The course aims to develop skilled coaches who can work effectively in various sports settings, from grassroots to high-performance levels, upon graduation.

Buckinghamshire New University is a welcoming and supportive school that helps students get ready for good jobs. It gives practical teaching that helps students learn real skills and knowledge. Found in South East England, the university offers a helpful and friendly place to study, with good links to London and other important places.

The university also provides many different courses, from first degrees to higher-level studies, covering a good number of subjects. These areas include Nursing, Health, Business, Creative Arts, and Law. Buckinghamshire New University tries hard to make sure students build strong connections with businesses and professional groups, making them fully ready for their future work.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, and a relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to include their CV along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants for the BA Sports Coaching with Performance Sport programme need a UCAS tariff score of 88-112 points, including qualifications such as A-levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, or equivalent qualifications.

English Proficiency: 

• If English is not your main language, you must show you can use it well. This typically means achieving an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no individual component score (reading, writing, listening, or speaking) falling below 5.5. 
• The university also accepts other test scores, such as PTE or TOEFL.

International students taking the BA Sports Coaching with Performance Sport at Buckinghamshire New University pay £15,150 annually as tuition.

Buckinghamshire New University offers various scholarships for international students. These include the Vice-Chancellor's International Student Scholarship, which provides a fee reduction; undergraduate students receive £1,500 in their first year. Postgraduate students may receive £3,000, and those on specific courses like International MBA or MSc Cyber Security could get £5,000. These are generally for self-funded students with a programme length of at least one year and tuition fees of £15,000 or more. 

Potential career paths for graduates of this course include:

• Sports Coach
• Performance Analyst
• Sport Development Officer
• Fitness Instructor
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Sports Administrator

Applications for this course are submitted through UCAS. Please speak to our trained counsellors for help.