BA Sports Coaching with Physical Education
Course overview
The BA (Hons) Sports Coaching with Physical Education course at Buckinghamshire New University helps people develop a love for sports and prepares students for their careers in teaching or coaching. The course starts in September 2025 and lasts for three or four years. It's based at the High Wycombe campus and combines classroom learning with hands-on experience, focusing on teaching methods and the current PE curriculum.
This helps students prepare for careers in teaching or sports coaching. In this course, students learn about sports coaching and teaching and gain practical skills to help them in their future careers. They'll also receive support to gain extra qualifications in teaching and coaching.
The course covers topics like coaching methods, sports research, and sports psychology, as well as how to analyse performance. Students will have the chance to gain work experience in schools, sports clubs, or community sports organisations, after passing a background check.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, academic or employer reference, and a detailed research proposal, with an optional CV, to show their suitability for the course.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need a UCAS Tariff score between 88 and 112 points, obtained through A-levels (e.g., BCC - CCD), T-levels, BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (e.g., DMM-MMP), or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject.
- A minimum of two full A-levels or equivalent qualifications is generally required.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants need an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all individual components.
- PTE (55 overall with 51 in all areas), TOEFL iBT (80 overall with specific minimums in each section), and LanguageCert Academic (overall 65 with no skill below 60) are also accepted.
Scholarships
BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship
BNU Refugee Scholarship
Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship
One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.
Career opportunities
The BA (Hons) Sports Coaching with Physical Education course prepares graduates to become:
- Sports Coach
- Physical Education Teacher (often requiring further postgraduate teacher training)
- Community Sports Development Officer
- Youth Sport Educator
- Sports Performance Analyst
Cost of study
For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee for BA Sports Coaching with Physical Education is £15,150 per year.
Admission
Admission to the BA Sports Coaching with Physical Education degree can be applied for through UCAS or directly through the university's application portal. For further assistance, reach out to our trained advisors.
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