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BA (Hons) Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Paisley: September & January**
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University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Prepare for employment in the sports coaching and development industries with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching & Development. This programme has been developed in consultation with sports industry partners to provide the knowledge and skills sought after by employers. The applied nature of this degree leaves you well-equipped to work in the promotion and development of sports, or in the teaching and coaching of sport.
Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Ayr: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom
“ There are genuinely too many highlights to mention – I had the opportunity to gain vital experience from peers and experts in the field which helps me on a daily basis.” Scott Frew , BA (Hons) Sports Coaching & Development graduate, now PE Teacher at Auchinleck Academy
This programme will prepare you for a successful career in sport coaching and development. You could potentially pursue a career in the following areas: Academia and education – including physical education teaching
Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements : BBBB (108 UCAS Tariff points) including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE; Minimum Entry Requirements: BBBC (102 UCAS Tariff points) including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: BBCC (96 UCAS Tariff points), including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE, plus successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; Foundation Apprenticeship; UWS Next Steps to University module; Top-Up; LEAPS; A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE; Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H3H3 including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; 24 points including 3 subjects at H4 including a Science (Biology preferred); SQA HNC: Sports Therapy; Coaching & Developing Sport; Sport Coaching & Development; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Applied Sports Science; Applied Sports & Exercise Science with B in Graded Unit; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM or Access to Humanities or Access to Life Sciences or Access to Health & Biological Science (with grades BBB); Year 2: A levels: BBB (120 UCAS Tariff points) including Science and PE; T Level: Full T Level (120 Tariff points) in relevant subject; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; 30 points, (136 UCAS Tariff points) with 3 subjects at H4 including one Science, and English; SQA HNC: Coaching & Developing Sport; Sport Coaching & Development; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Applied Sports Science; Applied Sports & Exercise Science; Physical Activity & Health with A in Graded Unit; SQA HND: Sports Therapy (with B in Graded Unit); Applied Sport Science; Coaching & Developing Sport; Fitness Health & Exercise; Sport Coaching & Development; Physical Activity & Health with CA/CB (HNDs with 2 Graded Units) or CAA/CAB/CBB (HNDs with 3 Graded Units); Year 3: SQA HND: Applied Sports Science; Coaching & Developing Sport; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Sport Coaching & Development; Physical Activity & Health with BB/BA/AB/AA or BBB/BAA/BBA/AAA/ABA/ABB (double or single graded units respectively); Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (PVG); Successful applicants who gain a place on this course will need to register on the PVG Scheme, managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland. An application form will be sent from the University once you have accepted your offer. The fee for joining the scheme is £59. Visit the Disclosure Scotland website for more information on the PVG scheme. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code C621.
Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source
International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source
Intake: Ayr: September
Duration: 4 years full-time
Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/5bc48abd-d105-4f51-a1bd-ef8487627dab
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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