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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site - Aberdeen
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
The BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching degree it designed for those who wish to progress from HND study in sport coaching or a related area. It provides a grounding in theoretical and practical areas of contemporary coaching using an applied approach to provide you with the skills to become an evidence-based practitioner.
The course is centred around the three key themes of Higher Performance Sport, Grassroots Coaching and Applied Coaching Pedagogy, allowing you to tailor each module to your desired career pathway. The course is delivered in an applied manner allowing hands on coaching opportunities throughout, and two work placements to apply your theory in work related practice. The course will prepare you for coaching accreditation in a range of sports and governing bodies.
Job Prospects
Is Sports Coaching a Good Career Choice?
BSc Sports Coaching graduates of Robert Gordon University can go on to pursue the following careers:
- Coaching in the community
- Sports development
- Coaching children
- Coaching athletes
- Post graduate study in a related area
- Research in sport coaching
In the future you could be coaching elite athletes, working in coach development with a national governing body or coaching young people in schools and community groups.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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£ 16,490per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
Scottish HND : Pass
Available for entry to year 3 from our Partner Colleges with any others being reviewed on an individual basis.
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Robert Gordon University
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University League Table
91st
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Campus address
Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB10 7QB, Scotland
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Subject ranking
64th out of 86 2
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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