BSc Sport Coaching

The Cardiff Metropolitan University BSc Sport Coaching (with Foundation) programme is designed to prepare students for the BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching degree. The foundation year is for applicants who do not meet the required points (or equivalent) for direct entry or mature students who have been out of formal education for a period of time.

After completing the foundational year, students will progress to the three-year honours degree, which focuses on developing critical coaches who understand the social and relational nature of the profession. The programme features both theoretical seminars and practical coaching sessions, alongside work-related opportunities, to help students construct innovative and caring learning environments for performers.

Cardiff Metropolitan University welcomes students from around the world and focuses on professionally oriented courses. The university promotes a positive learning experience, integrating its 'EDGE' philosophy to ensure graduates are ethical, global, digital, and entrepreneurial professionals ready for the competitive world of work.

The institution provides a broad selection of both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across its academic schools. This ensures the university offers many degrees in fields such as Art & Design, Education, Management, Sport & Health Sciences, and Technologies, alongside the Sport Coaching (with Foundation) programme.

Students interested in this course need to submit a personal statement, and a relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• To be enrolled, applicants need a minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points, which can be obtained from qualifications like A-levels, BTECs, or T-Levels.
• Other international qualifications equivalent to A-Levels are accepted.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates whose first language is not English are required to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
• Equivalent acceptable test scores may also be submitted for admission.

International students taking the BSc Sport Coaching (with Foundation) at Cardiff Metropolitan University pay £16,000 in tuition.

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a selection of scholarships and financial awards to support both UK and international undergraduate students throughout their period of study. These opportunities recognise academic excellence or assist students with the costs of living and tuition.

Graduates from the Sport Coaching programme work as:

• Coach (Professional Sports Team)
• Academy Coach
• National Governing Body Development Officer
• Leisure and Fitness Manager
• Sport Education Consultant
• Community Sport Coach

You can apply for this course directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.