University of Sunderland

FdSc Sports Coaching

University of SunderlandPartner centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

The two-year FdSc Sports Coaching combines academic study with practical work-based learning and allows you to top-up to a full honours degree with just one additional year of study. We continuously update the course content to ensure it remains aligned with industry needs, helping you prepare for a new role or career progression. Topics you'll cover include: Delivered at East Durham College, this degree offers the opportunity to engage in work-based learning during both years of study, either within the college or through a local organisation.

This hands-on experience is an excellent way to network with potential employers and enhance your CV. Upon completion, you can enter the final year of our BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education course. Previous graduates have gone into roles such as sports coach or instructor, sports management, fitness centre manager, and PE teacher.

Key highlights

  • Work-based learning in both years, at the college or locally
  • Combines academic study with practical, hands-on coaching experience
  • Top up to a full honours degree with one extra year
  • Progression to final year of BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education
  • Course content continuously updated to align with industry needs
  • Taught at East Durham College

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 56 — Our typical offer is 56 UCAS points gained from A Levels/BTEC qualifications or equivalent.
  • BTEC: PPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English Language

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500
  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200
  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Sports coach
  • Sports instructor
  • Sports manager
  • Fitness centre manager
  • PE teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £7,777 per year | International: £17,500 per year

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 University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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