About Bsc (hons) Sport Performance Coaching in Solent University (Southampton)
Students study relevant and applied theory - sports science and nutrition, coaching principles, skills development, sports psychology, strength and conditioning, and performance and technique analysis - building essential underpinning knowledge for a career in coaching. This is combined with practical training and professional placement opportunities, giving students the chance to put theory into practice.
Work placements are integral to the course. First year students are provided with a placement with the Saints Foundation, Southampton FC’s community-based charity. During their second year, students deliver coaching sessions at local schools, arranged by the course team. Students are also expected to find their own additional placements, with assistance from the University.
To further boost employability, students have the opportunity to gain National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications, as well as enrol on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at a discounted rate.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
- TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 19 in each individual component
- or equivalent.
Solent University (Southampton) Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
0.81 million GBP |
| Number of campuses |
One main campus and two other locations (Warsash and St. Mary) |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
83% |
| Graduate Job Rate |
93.9% |
| International Fee |
13,260 GBP - 15,900 GBP |
| Type of Academic Programs |
Undergraduate, Post Graduate, CPD/professional courses |
| Mode of Program |
Full time |
| Average Graduate Salary |
18,000 GBP a year |
| Research Income |
0.2 million GBP |
Solent University, United Kingdom Application Process
Solent University offers an online application process for all the courses.
- Undergraduates have to apply through the UCAS application, while graduate applicants have to apply separately for the course of their choice.
- Students have to fill up the application form, pay the application fee of 30 GBP and upload all supporting documents.
- Student class profile –
- Total number of students – 8800
- Non-EU students – 5%
- Applicants should have a high school education/bachelors’ degree/international baccalaureate degree to be eligible for admission.
- The general documents required for online application include - official transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores, school leaving certificates, personal statement, financial statement, letters of recommendation and the U.Kstudent visa (for international applicants)
English Language Test Scores
International students can submit the following test scores as proof of English Language Proficiency.
| Test |
Required Score |
| IELTS |
UG-6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component),
PG-6.5 (minimum 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in reading listening and speaking) |
| TOEFL iBT |
UG-80, PG-92 |
| TOEFL Writing |
UG-19, PG-22 |
| TOEFL Reading |
UG-19, PG-19 |
| PTE |
U.G – 56 (with 51 in each component),
PG – 61 (56 in writing and 51 in reading, listening and speaking) |
Solent University, United Kingdom Fees and Expenses
The following table presents the tuition fees for various courses at Solent University,
| Category |
Tuition Fees Per year |
| Foundation Course |
11,660 GBP |
| Bachelor’s Degree |
13,260 GBP |
| Higher Diplomas and Certificates |
13,260 GBP |
| MBA |
15,900 GBP |
| MSc |
14,300 GBP |
| MA |
13,260 GBP |
| PG research |
13,260 GBP |
The various charges for different types of accommodation at Solent University are mentioned in the table below,
| Type of Rooms |
Charges per week |
| Superior en-suite |
146 GBP |
| Large Superior en-suite |
156 GBP |
| Standard en-suite |
136 GBP |
| Large Standard en-suite |
146 GBP |
| Non-en-suite |
111 GBP |
| Large Non-en-suite |
125 GBP |
