University of Hertfordshire

BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Coaching opportunities through our partnerships with Watford Football Club and the London Mavericks 90% satisfaction for teaching on my course (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q1-4) Opportunity to gain accredited coaching qualifications On this sports coaching degree, you will learn in our specialist facility: You’ll have access to some of the best university sports facilities in the UK, including our multi-million-pound Institute of Sport Building based at the de Havilland Campus. Our Sports Village facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, 12m high climbing wall and a 110+ station gym. The gym has both strength and cardio equipment, such as rowing machines, cable stations and a free weights area.

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Key highlights

  • Coaching opportunities through partnerships with Watford Football Club and London Mavericks
  • Opportunity to gain accredited coaching qualifications alongside the degree
  • Specialist teaching in a multi-million-pound Institute of Sport Building
  • Sports Village with 25-metre pool, climbing wall and 110+ station gym
  • 90% satisfaction for teaching on the course (NSS 2024)
  • Sandwich route available with an additional placement year

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 72-168 — Typical offer: 112-120 2019 entry 72 - 168 UCAS points A Levels Minimum of 2 A levels BTECs BTECs must contain a minimum of 180 units (three grades) at DMM. International Baccalaureate (IB) IB - 112 points with a minimum of 2 HL subject at grade 4 or above (with the remaining points to come from a…
  • BTEC: DMM — must contain a minimum of 180 units (three grades
  • GCSE: 4/C or above — to include Mathematics, English Language

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Sports coach
  • Sports development officer
  • PE teacher (with further teacher training)
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Community sports coach
  • Academy coach

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

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

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