BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching degree it designed for those who wish to progress from HND study in sport coaching or a related area. It provides a grounding in theoretical and practical areas of contemporary coaching using an applied approach to provide you with the skills to become an evidence-based practitioner.
Key highlights
- Top-up route for students progressing from HND sport coaching study
- Covers theoretical and practical areas of contemporary coaching
- Applied approach to learning coaching skills
- Develops graduates as evidence-based coaching practitioners
- Includes placement-based modules
Entry requirements
- HNC / HND — with graded units, for example; Graded Unit (GU1) and a B; Graded Unit (GU2) Entry will be subject to an interview selection process; from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3
- Additional condition: interview — We require a B in HNC Graded Unit (GU1) and a B in HND Graded Unit (GU2) Entry will be subject to an interview selection process.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Students Emergency Fund
The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.
RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount
Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.
Up to £500RGU Golf Scholarship
Up to £8,500 per year
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
£2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.
Up to £2,000RGU SPORT Scholarship
Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Sports Coach
- Sports Development Officer
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Physical Activity Officer
- Community Sports Coach
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK) | International: £17,570
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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