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Kingston University

Sport Science (coaching) Bsc (hons) Including Sandwich Year in Kingston University

  • Duration : 4 Years
  • Intake : january,march
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 15,400 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 80
  • PTE : 50
  • University Course Details URL : Visit Website


About Sport Science (coaching) Bsc (hons) Including Sandwich Year in Kingston University

We were ranked at number 1 in England and number 2 in the UK (out of 76) for sport science in the Guardian University League Tables 2020.

This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

The National Student Survey

This course scored 100 per cent for student satisfaction in the 2015 and 2016 National Student Survey (NSS) course ranking.

The course will enable you to influence sporting performers as a coach. You will investigate sports coaching theories and practices, and learn how to apply these to practical coaching environments. You'll learn to effectively identify and manage lifestyle, performance and training issues, and study psychological skills that enhance confidence, control anxiety, optimise concentration and develop self-awareness. 

You will learn how to develop long and short-term coaching strategies to identify talented athletes and aid athletic development. You will also learn about the diverse nature of research activity in sporting activity, and develop the skills needed for collecting, analysing and presenting data. 

The course also has a strong emphasis on practical learning. Our specialist exercise physiology and biomechanics laboratories will give you experience of using the latest equipment and analysis techniques. 

Please note: Although the course does not provide professional coaching qualifications, it provides the scientific knowledge to achieve qualification up to United Kingdom Coaching Certificate (UKCC) Level 3/4, and gives you the opportunity to develop practical coaching skills.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Students who have successfully completed Standard XII examinations will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degrees across the full disciplinary spectrum.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS :6.0 overall including 5.5 in all elements
  • TOEFL IBT: 80 overall including R=20, L=19, S=21, W=20
  • PTE: 50 R, L, S, W = 50

Kingston University Highlights

Type of university Public research university
Location Penrhyn Rd, Kingston, UK
Housing capacity 2,005 rooms
Financial aid Scholarships, bursaries, loans.
Mode of application Online
Courses offered UG, PG, short courses

Kingston University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The estimated cost of living in Kingston, England, is displayed in the table below. Under the British National Health Service, students who have been enrolled in a full-time programme for more than six months are eligible for free medical care.

Item Amount per month (GBP)
Tuition (per annum) 15,300-23,500
Accommodation 536-1,320
Laundry 20-30
Food 180-350
Books and supplies 40-50
Phone and internet 20-45
Miscellaneous 120-140
Total (excluding tuition) 916-1935
  • The duration of an undergraduate course in the UK is normally nine months. Based on the estimate above, the cost of living for the year would be between 8,244 - 17,415 GBP including tuition fee.
  • The duration of postgraduate courses in the UK is generally 12 months. Based on the estimate above, the cost of living for the year would be between 10,992 - 23,220 GBP including tuition fee.

Kingston University Cost of living

While tuition fees are the grounding rock, there are other survival needs to be considered as well before you apply to a program which has been mentioned as follows:

Type of Expenditure On-campus (8 months) Off-campus (8 months)
Accommodation 5,359 to 11,644 450 to 713 per month
Food Including in accommodation 1,266 to 1,620
Books & Supplies 825 to 2,681 825 to 2,681
Personal Computer 375 to 825 375 to 825
Health Insurance 468 468
Others 1,725 1, 725
Total 8,752 to 17,343 5,109 to 7,582

Know more about Studying in UK

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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 15,400

Total

£ 15,400