Level 6 BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching, Education and Development (Top-Up) (Full-Time)

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

EU and International Applicants

• International 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. There are several Secure English Language Test (SELT) providers approved by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. More information about this can be found on the Gov. website here.

  Other Entry Requirements

Applicants will need to undertake a DBS criminal record check to study on this programme. Learn more about the DBS Check.

Students will study on the Lincoln College Campus for the full duration of the course, using our dedicated sports facilities and teaching areas. Full-time, one year. Course contact hours are yet to be confirmed, however an average of 12-14 hours a week can be expected.

Whilst the majority of the sessions delivered at College will fall between Monday and Friday from 9am – 5pm, it is expected that students are available and willing to undertake activities in the evenings and at weekends, in line with the demands of being a professional sports coach or sports development officer.

It is also expected that students complete between three and eight hours of additional independent study per week in order to be successful on this programme.

The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include:

• Practical assessments

• Coursework portfolios

• Written assessments

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.

Please find course fees listed on our Fees page here.
 

Additional Course Costs

• Sports kit - £130

• DBS check 

Optional Course Costs*

• Additional coaching courses

This course is validated by the Lincoln Bishop 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.