Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Science BSc (Hons)
University of Birmingham
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Our Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Science BSc degree is a dynamic, three-year full time course, designed to prepare you to pursue a rewarding career in the fields of education, coaching, sport development, sport policy, and other related physical activity and health industries. By studying the BSc in Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Science, you will have the opportunity to learn in a state-of-the art environment, under the guidance of experts in the field. You can choose modules ...Read more

Our Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Science BSc degree is a dynamic, three-year full time course, designed to prepare you to pursue a rewarding career in the fields of education, coaching, sport development, sport policy, and other related physical activity and health industries. By studying the BSc in Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Science, you will have the opportunity to learn in a state-of-the art environment, under the guidance of experts in the field. You can choose modules designed to support you to:- Develop in-depth, critical knowledge of the relevant disciplines;- Advance your professional competency and practical skills with a mixture of hands-on tasks and work placement opportunities;- Develop a range of transferable skills, such as leadership and critical thinking, as well as the ability to innovate and to work collaboratively in various contexts.

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WUSCA ranking:
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44/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
5th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 82 = 18% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
18%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - AAB Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D*D* Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Required subjects and grades: A level requirements dependent on the number of preferred subjects° being offered. GCSE Mathematics, English and a science at a minimum of grade 4/C. Preferred subjects at A level: Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sport Studies/Physical Education, Statistics, English Language, English Literature, English language/Literature, History, Sociology, Politics, Environmental Science, GeologySome offers of ABB will be made to those applicants with multiple A levels from the preferred list and an exceptional supporting statement.Specified subjects excluded for entry: Applied Science, Citizenship Studies, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Moving Image Arts, Science in Society, Use of Maths and World Development.

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

6,6,5 - 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification, where applicable.

BTEC Extended Diploma (18 units) accepted subjects: Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Personal and Business Finance, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport, Fitness and Personal Training, Sporting Excellence and Performance, Sports Coaching and Development. Considered with D*D*D*.

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Physical Education
75%
Biology
51%
Psychology
33%
Mathematics
26%
Geography
18%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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