The BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching, Education and Development (Top-Up) programme aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in the domains of sports coaching, sports development and education - enabling graduates to be capable of operating in a wide range of coaching and education environments, utilising critical reflection skills to ensure continuous development within their practice.
The course provides the opportunity for students that have completed a Foundation Degree/HND, preferably in Sports Coaching, to progress onto the final year of a BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching, Education and Development degree.
UCAS Institution Code: L42 UCAS Course Code: C610
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Research Proposal
Dissertation
Sports Coaching Behaviours
Sports Development in the Community
Teaching in the Physical Classroom
A minimum of 120 credits from:
A Level 5 award (e.g. Foundation degree/HND) in a related discipline, comprised of 240 credits, with a minimum of 120 credits at Level 5.
Plus
GCSE English – Grade C/4 or above
*For mature applicants, some experience may be taken in lieu of A Levels/BTECs
ENIC confirmed equivalent of 120 credits from level 5 study in a related discipline
IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Equivalent English language qualifications are acceptable for applicants not requiring a Tier 4 student visa
Applicants will need to undertake a DBS criminal record check to study on this programme. This can be paid for using the Career Degree Bursary. Learn more about the DBS Check.
The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include:
Written assignment, including essay
Report
Portfolio
Practical skills assessment
Oral assessment and presentation
Progression
The course is designed to prepare and aid learners for a career in the sports coaching, education and sports development industries. Graduates who achieve this BSc (Hons) programme may be eligible to be considered for an MA/MSc qualification in a related field or to further their teaching ambitions through PGCE study.
You will require practical kit purchased from our preferred supplier. You will need general stationery equipment and access to the internet; PCs are available on-campus.
Per Academic Year
Home Students - £8,500
International Students - £9,500
Tuition fees will remain unchanged for the duration of a student’s continuous enrolment.
Sports kit - £130 (compulsory)
DBS check - £48.20 (compulsory)
Additional coaching courses (optional) - varying costs
Please see the full ‘HE Terms and Conditions’ for details of additional library and printing costs associated with this programme.
Additional compulsory course costs can be paid for using the Career Degree Bursary. The scheme allows students to access the bursary (up to a maximum value of £500 for full-time or £250 part-time students) for additional optional courses, workshops, professional memberships and resources. There is no cash alternative. Students who wish to access opportunities in excess of the Career Degree Bursary may do so at full cost to themselves.
This course is validated by the Bishop Grosseteste University. The validating institution is responsible for awarding the qualification at the end of the programme. Students on validated courses are OfS registered, funded and taught at Lincoln College and it is the responsibility of the College to manage all aspects of this provision. The validating institution maintains an oversight of the programme throughout the academic year and must be satisfied that students are being taught in line with the required academic standards of the awarding institution. For full details and information of the responsibilities and conditions of study of both Lincoln College and the validating partners please see the Policies section.
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