Sports Coaching and Performance (West Ham United Foundation) BSc (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
A sports coaching degree with West Ham United Foundation and the world-famous West Ham United Academy will push you closer to your desired career in football, sport and coaching. The sports coaching and performance degree combines practical, theoretical and work-based learning and has been uniquely designed to embed industry experts throughout the course. Our comprehensive range of sports coaching courses is designed to meet the diverse needs of aspiring coaches at every level.
You will: Benefit from a unique partnership between the University of East London and the West Ham United Foundation. West Ham United Foundation deliver half of the modules, with regular guest lecturers from their Academy. Complete your sports coaching degree at UEL’s SportsDock, West Ham United Foundation and West Ham United’s Academy.
Learn the principles underpinning high-quality sports coaching and explore how to create an environment for high-performance athletes to thrive. Join us at the UEL Sports Performance Conference 2025 on 28 November for a day of expert talks and networking to take your skills and career to the next level. Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Partnership with West Ham United Foundation and West Ham United Academy
- Half of the modules delivered by West Ham United Foundation
- Regular guest lecturers from West Ham United's Academy
- Study at SportsDock, the Foundation and the Academy
- Combines practical, theoretical and work-based learning with industry experts
- Covers creating environments for high-performance athletes to thrive
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Football coach
- Sports coach
- Academy coach
- Sports development officer
- Performance analyst
- PE teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 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 East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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