BSc (Hons) Performance Analysis and Coaching Science at University of Derby

Programme overview

Develop specialist skills in performance analysis and coaching to train elite athletes to their full potential. You'll also gain knowledge to understand and improve team tactics and techniques to enhance performance. Designed in collaboration with our industry partners, this exciting new course will provide you with invaluable knowledge, applied experience and technological skills for a performance analysis career in elite sport.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities | Department: Sport and Exercise Science | Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Up to 6 years | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Coaching and Skill Acquisition, Principles of Sports Biomechanics, Academic and Research Skills for Sport and Exercise, Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Introduction to Performance Analysis, Introduction to Scouting and Talent Identification. Year 2 core modules: Applied Notational Analysis, Applied Movement Analysis, Applied Performance Analysis Workflows, Professional Practice, Data Analysis and Visualisation.

Career pathways

Our degree offers the perfect route into career areas such as elite sport, performance analysis, talent identification and sport coaching in the UK and abroad. You can also consider taking your qualifications to the next level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC (At least a grade C at A Level (or equivalent) from a Science subject, which can include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education or Psychology.); T Level: Merit. T level in Science.; BTEC: DMM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Up to 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=c31b05dd-64df-9c4c-16fe-d2cc51309b7a

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