BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching

Key highlights

• Work placements built into the degree
• Licensed partner of UK Coaching
• Top in Scotland for student satisfaction in Sport Science (Complete University Guide 2027)
• Develops understanding of a fast-moving sports development field

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Abertay IB30+ Scholarship

  This is an award of up to £7,000 per year for up to a maximum of four years.

• Abertay International Scholarship

  This is an award of up to £3,000 per year, for up to a maximum of four years, for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.

• Abertay Partner Excellence Scholarship

  This is an award of up to £5,000 per year, for a maximum of two years total study, and is open to all new undergraduate and postgraduate taught international students.

• Baillie Gifford Scholarship: STEM Scholarship for Women

  Scholarship awards of up to £1,500. Awards are paid in two instalments, one per academic term.

• Dean's Scholarship

  This is an award of up to £5,000 per year for up to a maximum of four years, for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

• Principal's Excellence Scholarship - Global

  This is an award of up to £7,000 per year for a maximum of four years total study and is open to all new undergraduate and postgraduate taught prospective international students.

• Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust

  Awards of up to £500 to help students manage the burden of unexpected financial costs.

Careers this course leads to

• Sports Development Officer
• Sports Coach
• Community Sports Officer
• Physical Activity Officer
• Sports Programme Coordinator

Cost of study

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