University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Sports Coaching and Development
Scotland, United Kingdom · UCAS CX61
Level
Bachelor
Duration
2 years
Campus
Perth
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
CX61
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Course Overview
Sports Coaching and Development at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in Scotland, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
8,685
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
2.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
City & Location
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Sports Coaching and Development
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Sports Coaching and Development topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Health studies
- Sports psychology
- Health and safety
- Outdoor education
- Ethics
- Sports studies
- Sports science
- Sports coaching
- Events management
- Nutrition
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
8,685
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
2%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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