Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Sports Performance and Coaching in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,500
(c. USD27,391.49)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Collaborate with athletes, players, and teams to enhance their performance, optimize training, and foster development. Our BSc Sports Performance and Coaching program teaches you how scientific principles and practical methods drive success in competitive sports. A thorough understanding of both theory and application is crucial for coaching at any level, from amateur to professional, across all sporting disciplines.
Through strong partnerships with national organizations like the Football Association, Volleyball England, Basketball England, and Rugby Football Union, you'll gain hands-on experience to complement your academic studies. These connections also provide pathways to coaching roles, specialized workshops, and accredited National Governing Body Coaching certifications.
Whether you're pursuing a career coaching youth, teens, or adults of all skill levels, or seeking a professional pivot in mid-career, this program equips you with the expertise for diverse roles in performance sports.
Upon graduation, you'll be prepared for various positions within the sports performance sector.
Our alumni have built careers in sports performance, management, development, healthcare, education, and fitness. Many also pursue advanced postgraduate studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
GCSE: Mathematics C/4
A-levels: ABB, including B in one science subject or Mathematics (PE and Psychology count as science A-levels)
BTEC: DDD, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.
IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655, including Higher Level Science or Mathematics grade 5, or (if not taking HL Maths) Standard Level Mathematics grade 4. We will accept either IB Maths syllabus at Standard Level or Higher Level.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Please note that Standard Level Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.
Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
Access to HE Diploma:15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject and units studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.
BTEC HNC and HND qualifications can be considered for direct entry into the 2nd and final year of this course
IELTS - 6.0 overall
TOEFL IBT - 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
20,500