BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Combines coaching practice, sport psychology and coaching sciences to inspire and develop athletes at every level. Accreditations: CMAE, CMI and AACSB.

Department: Sport | Duration: 3 years full-time with a 6-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation Year: 4 or 5 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Final year core units: Advancing Coaching Practice and either a Dissertation or Applied Sport Project, with options such as Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology, Advanced Performance Analysis and Sport Spaces & Physical Cultures.

Career pathways

Typical roles include PE Teacher, Performance Analyst, Performance Coach, Personal Trainer, Recruitment Analyst/Scout, Sport Coach.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,635 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time with a 6-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Fo

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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