BA Sports Coaching with Physical Education

The BA (Hons) Sports Coaching with Physical Education course at Buckinghamshire New University helps people develop a love for sports and prepares students for their careers in teaching or coaching. The course starts in September 2025 and lasts for three or four years. It's based at the High Wycombe campus and combines classroom learning with hands-on experience, focusing on teaching methods and the current PE curriculum. 

This helps students prepare for careers in teaching or sports coaching. In this course, students learn about sports coaching and teaching and gain practical skills to help them in their future careers. They'll also receive support to gain extra qualifications in teaching and coaching. 

The course covers topics like coaching methods, sports research, and sports psychology, as well as how to analyse performance. Students will have the chance to gain work experience in schools, sports clubs, or community sports organisations, after passing a background check.

Buckinghamshire New University is a public university that focuses on helping students gain skills for their careers. It's located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, and it has other campuses in Aylesbury and Uxbridge. 

The university is known for supporting its students well and was named "University of the Year for South East England" in 2025. The university works closely with industries to keep its courses up-to-date, which helps students get jobs or continue studying after graduation, many of them achieving this within 15 months. 

The university has modern facilities, including a library that is open 24/7, with specialised labs like the Human Performance Lab, and advanced studios for students to use. The university offers many courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, covering subjects like Art, Aviation, Business, Law, Healthcare, and Sport.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, academic or employer reference, and a detailed research proposal, with an optional CV, to show their suitability for the course.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants need a UCAS Tariff score between 88 and 112 points, obtained through A-levels (e.g., BCC - CCD), T-levels, BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (e.g., DMM-MMP), or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. 
• A minimum of two full A-levels or equivalent qualifications is generally required. 

English Proficiency: 

• Applicants need an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all individual components.
• PTE (55 overall with 51 in all areas), TOEFL iBT (80 overall with specific minimums in each section), and LanguageCert Academic (overall 65 with no skill below 60) are also accepted.

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee for BA  Sports Coaching with Physical Education is £15,150 per year.

Buckinghamshire New University provides various scholarships and discounts to eligible students, including the Vice Chancellor's International Student Scholarship, which offers up to £5,000 for international students. The university also offers a Family Discount of 10% off tuition fees for students with a family member who is a current student, graduate, or staff member. Also, self-funding students can get a 2% discount on their course fee if they pay in full by their fixed registration date. BNU also offers support for talented athletes through two programs. The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) helps elite athletes balance sports and studies, but international students on a Student route visa need to make sure any support is in line with visa rules. 

International student athletes can also apply to the BNU Performance Sport Academy, which provides services to support athletes competing at regional, national, or international levels, helping them achieve their best in both sports and academics. To join the academy, students typically need to submit their sporting CV and course details.

The BA (Hons) Sports Coaching with Physical Education course prepares graduates to become:

• Sports Coach
• Physical Education Teacher (often requiring further postgraduate teacher training)
• Community Sports Development Officer
• Youth Sport Educator
• Sports Performance Analyst

Admission to the BA Sports Coaching with Physical Education degree can be applied for through UCAS or directly through the university's application portal. For further assistance, reach out to our trained advisors.