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Oxford Brookes University

Sport, Coaching and Physical Education

Solihull, England, United Kingdom · UCAS C606

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Main Site

  • Intl. Tuition

    £19,300 (2027-28)

  • Home Tuition

    £10,050 (2027-28)

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    C606

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Course Overview

Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at Oxford Brookes University in Solihull, England, 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.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Education graduates typically pursue qualified teacher status and classroom careers in state or independent schools, or enter roles in educational management, curriculum development, educational technology and training and development.

Student life (indicative)

Oxford's student life is deeply shaped by its historic colleges — formal dinners, punting on the Cherwell, dozens of student societies, and a compact city centre full of great cafés, pubs and independent shops.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

26,095

Staff Ratio

17.0:1

International

11.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

75.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£28,440

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£19,300

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Sport, Coaching and Physical Education topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Physical education
  • Sports coaching

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

26,095

Total students

Staff Ratio

17:1

Students per staff

International Students

11%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Historic / heritage

Student Life & City (indicative)

Oxford's student life is deeply shaped by its historic colleges — formal dinners, punting on the Cherwell, dozens of student societies, and a compact city centre full of great cafés, pubs and independent shops.

  • Oxford's student life is deeply shaped by its historic colleges — formal dinners, punting on the Cherwell, dozens of student societies, and a compact city centre full of great cafés, pubs and independent shops.

What Students Love

  • Historic city & heritage
  • Rich arts & cultural scene
  • Great café culture
  • Thriving student social scene

University Stats

Total Students26,095
Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1
International Students11%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

75%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£28,440

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Education graduates typically pursue qualified teacher status and classroom careers in state or independent schools, or enter roles in educational management, curriculum development, educational technology and training and development.

  • Education graduates typically pursue qualified teacher status and classroom careers in state or independent schools, or enter roles in educational management, curriculum development, educational technology and training and development.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Health
  • Hospitality

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£19,300

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

£77,200

For full 4 years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£19,300per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Estimated Total (per year)£19,300

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£805/mo
Food & Groceries£284/mo
Transport£79/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,358
Annual living costs£16,305/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $1,720/month (housing $1,020, food $360, transport $100). A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

  • In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $1,720/month (housing $1,020, food $360, transport $100).
  • A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.