BSc Sport Coaching
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching, a sport and exercise science degree designed to build professional coaching expertise and practical knowledge. Developed alongside sports governing bodies and industry professionals, the four-year full-time programme integrates academic theory with work-based learning opportunities and coaching qualifications.
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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.; Visit the Disclosure Scotland website for more information on the PVG scheme.
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What students say
Based on about 134 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 405 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 1%
- Scotland: 98%
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 Sport Coaching at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport Coaching at University of the West of Scotland do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport Coaching at University of the West of Scotland?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport Coaching at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sport Coaching at University of the West of Scotland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport Coaching at University of the West of Scotland?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.