BA Sport Coaching and Coach Development with Foundation Year
Course overview
The BA Sport Coaching and Coach Development with Foundation Year undergraduate programme lasts for four years. It is designed to prepare students for a coaching career or sport participation promotion within the community. The course includes a foundation year and provides a detailed understanding of the technical, physical, and psychological aspects that influence sports engagement and development, with the necessary sport science principles and awareness of ethical and legal issues in coaching.
Students will learn using lectures, practical sessions, seminars, and workshops. The programme focuses on applying real settings through work placements and field trips with partners like National Governing Bodies of Sport. Students are assessed through essays, practical evaluations, presentations, exams, work placement logs, and a dissertation. Students can also pursue other coaching awards to build their professional qualifications.
Entry requirements
Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and their CV to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates need 72 UCAS points, including three A-levels at DDD or equivalent in PE or Science subjects.
- Other International qualifications that are equivalent to an A-level are also accepted.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates need an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with no component less than 5.5.
- Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT, are accepted, amongst others.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
After completing the BA Sport Coaching and Coach Development with Foundation Year from the University of Derby, students can pursue a career as a:
- Sports Coach
- Sports Development Officer
- Physical Education Teacher (with further qualification)
- Fitness Centre Manager
- Outdoor Activities
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the BA Sport Coaching and Coach Development with Foundation Year at the University of Derby is £15,500. This is subject to change yearly.
Admission
Candidates should submit their applications through UCAS or directly to the University's online application portal. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.
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