Birmingham City University

BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education with Foundation Year

Birmingham City University

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

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

Cost of study

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

Admission

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.

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