BSc Sport, Coaching and Fitness Top-up

The BSc Sport, Coaching and Fitness Top-up at University College Birmingham programme is a one-year course for individuals who have begun pursuing a career in this field. This top-up course will enable students to expand on their current knowledge in this area and get them ready for a range of industry roles.

Students will learn skills and gain knowledge related to topics such as health and wellness through physical activity, nutrition, and inclusive coaching for working with different groups, including disability sport and Special Educational Needs (SEN). Throughout this sport and fitness top-up course, students will have access to outstanding practical training facilities, including the Human Performance Centre, gyms, and outdoor sports facilities.

University College Birmingham is highly renowned for providing career-focused education and training. It specialises in vocational courses in both the higher education and further education sectors and continues to grow its portfolio of apprenticeships. It boasts of strong industry links, preparing students to gain experience that helps them to excel and remain relevant in the global job market.

Grade Requirements

• To enrol in UCB's BSc Sport, Coaching and Fitness Top-up course, applicants must have International qualifications in a relevant subject matter (up to Level 5) and needs to have achieved 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer) or equivalent.

English Language Requirement

• Applicants aspiring for the BA Sports Management Top-up degree should present a 6.0 score overall in IELTS or submit equivalent test scores from a recognised test.

The fee for the BSc Sport, Coaching and Fitness Top-up course from University College Birmingham is £19,750 per year for international students.

University College Birmingham offers various scholarships to support applicants, including the international studentship. Some of which include;

• Early Action Scholarship: This is awarded to students who make payments received by UCB before specific deadlines. The amounts, depending on the specific deadline met, range from £1000 to a possible maximum of £3500.
• Vice Chancellor’s Award: This award is given to deserving students who have excelled academically and have exhibited strong leadership qualities, among other criteria. The scholarship value is full payment for the awardee’s first year's tuition.
• Dean’s Award: The value is a 50% discount on the full tuition fee cost for the first year of study. It is awarded to deserving students who have excelled academically and have exhibited strong leadership qualities.

There is a wide range of career choices available to graduates of the BSc Sport, Coaching and Fitness Top-up, allowing them to build their experience and advance their careers. They include;

• Further Education Lecturer
• Fitness Centre Manager
• Health And Wellbeing/Sports Development Officer
• Fitness Centre Manager
• Personal Trainer

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors at AHZ for assistance.