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BSc Sports Development and Coaching

Abertay University

Institution
Abertay University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Sports Development and Coaching
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
C603-U-SPTDCO
Median salary
£27,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 5 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 89%
  • Learning opportunities: 87%
  • Assessment and feedback: 87%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 86%
  • Learning resources: 94%
  • Student voice: 76%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 75%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 5%
  • Left higher education: 15%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 49 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 73%
  • Working and studying: 13%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 2%

Most common jobs

  • Sports and fitness occupations: 22%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 8%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
  • Administrative occupations: 5%
  • Sales occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 85%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 50%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East Midlands: 1%
  • London: 1%
  • Scotland: 94%
  • Northern Ireland: 4%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Other HE qualification: 100%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Sports Development and Coaching at Abertay University earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £33,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.

What do graduates of BSc Sports Development and Coaching at Abertay University do next?

91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sports Development and Coaching at Abertay University?

89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Sports Development and Coaching at Abertay University?

The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.

Does BSc Sports Development and Coaching at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Sports Development and Coaching at Abertay University?

75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.