BA Sports Coaching with Performance Sport
Course overview
The Buckinghamshire New University Sports Coaching with Performance Sport programme is designed to prepare students for a job in sports coaching and performance development. This course focuses on giving students the knowledge and practical skills needed to coach athletes and teams, helping them improve their performance. Key areas include coaching methods, sports science, athlete development, and leadership in sport.
Students on this programme will learn through a mix of classroom study, practical sessions, and real-world coaching placements. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, and hands-on coaching experiences. Assessment involves written assignments, presentations, practical coaching assessments, and projects. The course aims to develop skilled coaches who can work effectively in various sports settings, from grassroots to high-performance levels, upon graduation.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, and a relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to include their CV along with their applications to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants for the BA Sports Coaching with Performance Sport programme need a UCAS tariff score of 88-112 points, including qualifications such as A-levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, or equivalent qualifications.
English Proficiency:
- If English is not your main language, you must show you can use it well. This typically means achieving an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no individual component score (reading, writing, listening, or speaking) falling below 5.5.
- The university also accepts other test scores, such as PTE or TOEFL.
Scholarships
BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship
BNU Refugee Scholarship
International Early Payment Discount
One-off Early Payment fee reduction of £500 available to all applicants paying overseas fees. The full tuition fee charged must be at least £15,000.
Up to £500Postgraduate Fee Discount
50% fee waiver per year. 10% fee waiver per year for September 2025 intake only.
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
Potential career paths for graduates of this course include:
- Sports Coach
- Performance Analyst
- Sport Development Officer
- Fitness Instructor
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Sports Administrator
Cost of study
International students taking the BA Sports Coaching with Performance Sport at Buckinghamshire New University pay £15,150 annually as tuition.
Admission
Applications for this course are submitted through UCAS. Please speak to our trained counsellors for help.
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