BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Physical Education at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Explore sport coaching, physical education, sport management and development in an inspiring environment in the heart of Cambridge. Do you dream of being the coach behind a great athlete, inspiring children through sport and physical activity, or supporting athletes’ development? Our course is focused on preparing you for these careers, and more.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement | Study mode: full-time (placement year available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Explore different aspects of sport and fitness, from strength and conditioning to nutrition. Through lectures and practical sessions, you’ll explore how the body performs, and responds to, physical activity. Year 1 (Level 4): Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 1, Introduction to Sport Coaching and Development, Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 2, Practical Delivery of Sport and Physical Education; options include CIMSPA Level 2 Gym Instructor. Year 2 (Level 5): Applied Research Skills, Analysing Performance in Sport, Applied Coaching and Teaching, Sport Development, Advanced Topics in Sport Psychology, Ruskin Module; options include Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition for Health and Exercise, Perceptual Motor Skills, Applied Performance Analysis. Year 3 (Level 6): Talent Identification and Development in Sport, Coaching Philosophy and Ethics, Mentoring and Learning in Coaching, Strategic Sport Development; options include Undergraduate Research Project, Advanced Work Placement, Exercise Medicine, Contemporary Issues in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology.

Career pathways

I was able to get a placement at a local school which helped me gain hands-on knowledge of what it would be like to be a PE teacher. Graduate ready to work in the rapidly growing sport and fitness industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Must include a pass in Psychology, Physical Education, Sports Studies or a Science subject at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be required prior to commencing your course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,400 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=ekugc602&route=u1229,u1125,u1230

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