BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Entrepreneurship Level 6 Degree

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Expect around 200 independent study hours per 20-credit unit, including seminar preparation, research and assessment work. All assignments are submitted via the online learning platform. You will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.

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.

The tuition fee for this programme is £9,535 per year.

At times, you may be offered the opportunity to visit industries and shows, which may require additional entrance fees and costs. There is an annual student association fee of £15 that is also payable.