BSc (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Fitness

Who Can Apply?

Academic Requirements

You'll need one of the following:

• Foundation Degree in a relevant sport/exercise subject

• HND in Sport/Sports Science (Merit profile)

• 240 credits from a relevant degree program

• Equivalent international qualifications

Additional Requirements

• Coaching experience (voluntary or paid)

• Current First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)

• Enhanced DBS check (arranged through UCB)

International Students

• IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any component)

• Qualification equivalencies assessed individually

Funding Your Studies: Scholarships & Support

Financial Support Options

Sports Excellence Scholarship

• £1,500 for elite athlete students

Academic Achievement Award

• £1,000 for students with Distinction grades

Career Development Bursary

• £500 support for work placement costs

Additional Funding Sources

• Government maintenance loans

• Disabled Students' Allowances

• Professional and Career Development Loans

Work Placements & Career Prospects

Professional Placement Opportunities

Enhance your CV with placements at:

• Professional sports clubs (Birmingham City FC, Warwickshire CCC)

• Fitness chains (David Lloyd, Nuffield Health)

• Community sports programs

• School sports partnerships

Graduate Career Pathways

Typical Roles & Salaries:

• Sports Coach (£20,000-£35,000)

• Fitness Manager (£22,000-£40,000)

• Performance Analyst (£24,000-£45,000)

• Strength & Conditioning Coach (£25,000-£50,000)

Further Study Options:

• MSc in Sports Coaching

• PGCE in Physical Education

• Graduate training schemes with major sports brands

World-Class Sports Facilities

Train and study in our £50 million campus featuring:

• Human performance laboratory with cutting-edge testing equipment

• Sports therapy clinics for practical experience

• Indoor and outdoor training facilities

• Video analysis suites for performance review

• Fully-equipped gymnasium

Course Structure: What You'll Study

Core Modules

• Advanced Coaching Practice

• Performance Analysis in Sport

• Contemporary Issues in Sport

• Research Project

Optional Modules (Choose Two)

• Strength and Conditioning

• Sports Nutrition

• Talent Development

• Sports Business Management

Why Choose UCB for Your Top-Up Year?

Industry Connections

• Partnerships with professional sports teams

• Guest lectures from elite coaches

• Networking opportunities with employers

Professional Development

• Opportunity to gain REPs/CIMSPA qualifications

• Careers support tailored to sports industries

• Alumni mentoring program

Student Support

• Personal academic tutor

• Dedicated careers advisor

• Wellbeing and mental health services

This intensive top-up year provides the perfect springboard to advance your career in the dynamic sports industry, whether you aspire to coach elite athletes, manage fitness facilities, or pursue further study.