BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education with Foundation Year

The BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education with Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is designed to help you build a strong foundation for a career in coaching, teaching, and sport development. This course equips you with practical and theoretical skills to support individuals and teams in achieving their performance and fitness goals.

You will explore coaching techniques, physical education theory, and how to promote lifelong physical activity through inclusive and engaging practices. The course also introduces you to the psychological, physiological, and social factors that influence sport and physical education.

Teaching and learning are student-focused and interactive, delivered through lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and group projects. The foundation year helps develop essential academic skills and prepares you for the full undergraduate degree. Assessment methods include coursework, practical coaching assessments, presentations, and written assignments.

Birmingham City University is a renowned establishment that was established in 1992 and awarded university status in 1971. It has about 31,000 students from over 100 countries and is regularly ranked among the top 10 UK universities. The university offers top-notch education in fields like Design, Media Studies, Dance, Mechanical Engineering, and Education.

Birmingham City University provides a welcoming learning environment with its fully equipped campuses (City Centre and City South Campuses) and experienced faculty. These make Birmingham City University an excellent choice for any student.

Here are the entry requirements to study BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education with Foundation Year at Birmingham City University:

Grade Requirements

• To qualify, you need 80 UCAS points from three A-Levels (CDD) in the required subjects. You may submit equivalent qualifications, such as a BTEC, instead.
• The university accepts an International Baccalaureate Diploma with 24 points overall.

English Proficiency 

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education with Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is £17,690.

Birmingham City University offers its students several financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, student loans, and the Disabled Students' Allowance.

Here are some of the career options you have with a BSc in Sports Coaching and Physical Education with a Foundation Year from Birmingham City University:

• Sports Coach
• Physical Education (PE) Teacher
• Fitness Trainer
• Sports Development Officer
• Performance Analyst
• Youth Sports Coordinator

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.