BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Entrepreneurship Level 6 Degree

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Develop the skills to lead, coach, and innovate in the sports industry with this dynamic one-year top-up degree. Designed for those with a relevant foundation degree or HND, this programme combines practical coaching expertise with entrepreneurial know-how. Delivered through a blended format by experienced professionals, it offers the opportunity to explore advanced coaching practices, leadership, and business innovation in sport. You will enhance your employability through industry-informed teaching that reflects real-world demands and emerging trends in sport and enterprise.

BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Entrepreneurship is Awarded by Bournemouth University

  • Description

    The course runs for one academic year, delivered full-time in a blended format at University Centre Newbury (UCN) in partnership with Bournemouth University. You will complete 120 Level 6 credits across five core units.

    • Applied Sport Project (40 credits)
    • Advancing Coaching Practice (20 credits)
    • Developing People in Sport (20 credits)
    • Strategy and Leadership (20 credits)
    • Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Sport (20 credits)

    You will benefit from a curriculum aligned with Bournemouth University's strategic values of inclusivity, ethical practice, and industry engagement. Although the course does not include a formal placement, you will engage with local sport clubs, community groups, and elite organisations through assessments and co-curricular opportunities.

    The awarding body for this degree is Bournemouth University you can access their contact information by visiting their website bournemouth.ac.uk/about/how-contact-us

  • Entry Requirements

    To join this programme, you will need to have completed an FdSc or HND with a Pass in a relevant sport discipline. Applications from mature learners without these qualifications are welcome and will be considered based on an interview and submission of a relevant CV.

    • Communication and interpersonal skills
    • Critical thinking and problem-solving
    • Time management and independent study habits
    • Teamwork and collaboration
    • Leadership and ethical decision-making
  • Qualification

    Bournemouth University Level 6 BSc (Hons) in Sport Coaching and Entrepreneurship

  • Progression

    Successful completion of this programme could lead to careers in sport coaching, sport development, sports entrepreneurship, health and wellbeing, performance analysis, or business management in sport.

  • Assessment

    You will be assessed through a variety of coursework formats including:

    • Essays and reports
    • Presentations
    • Applied sport project
    • Directed research and case study analysis
  • Home Study

    You should expect to complete around 200 study hours per 20-credit unit, including lectures, seminars, assessment preparation and independent study. Most assignments will be submitted via the colleges Virtual Learning Environment. You will need access to a computer and the internet for research, group work, and submitting coursework.

  • Work Placement

    While there is no formal placement, the programme provides co-curricular and assessment-based engagement with sports industry partners, including community sport organisations and elite clubs such as AFC Bournemouth.

  • Fees and Additional Costs
    • £15 College Subscription Fund contribution
    • Extracurricular activities and optional events may incur additional costs
Code Day Start End Times Fees*
SPORTDEGREE 252601 02/09/2025 12/06/2026 - £9535

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Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are fully funded and free of charge to learners. Employers who want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees contribute to the cost of training. See the Fees and Additional Costs for more information.