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BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching at University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching will help you develop the skills and expertise required to become a professional sports coach. This degree has been developed in partnership with sports governing bodies, sporting organisations and coaching professionals to ensure that you develop knowledge and hands-on practical experience relevant to the modern sports, health and fitness industries. Excellent industry connections provide work-based learning opportunities and offer links to attain coaching qualifications.

Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Lanarkshire: September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme is a structured, four-year full-time degree. This degree has been developed to deliver up-to-date practical and professional skills, underpinned by appropriate academic theory and research skills, and to produce graduates that are prepared for employment or, if desired, further education (e.g., postgraduate study or industry training).

Career pathways

University played a key role in shaping my career in performance analysis and coaching, giving me the chance to combine academic learning with hands-on experience both on and off the field. It allowed me to put theory into practice, develop my own approach, and build the skills that continue to drive my progress in the industry.

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Entry requirements

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 or PE. SQA HNC: Coaching & Developing Sport; Sport Coaching & Development; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Applied Sports Science; Applied Sports & Exercise Science; Physical Activity & Health with B in Graded Unit – To be reviewed when school has better idea of numbers; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM; Access to Humanities; Access to Life Sciences with Grades BBB. PE, Communication 4 and Literature 1 units required at SCQF Level 6; Year 2: A levels: BBB (120 UCAS Tariff points) including 1 science subject and PE; T Level: Full T Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points) in relevant subject; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; 30 points (136 UCAS Tariff points) with 3 subjects at H4 including PE or a Science at H4; 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. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code CX6C.

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: Lanarkshire: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

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