What do graduates do?
- Coach
- Schools
- Fitness centres
- Local authorities
Before you apply
A degree is not essential but helps; you need a coaching qualification from your sport's governing body.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
3 schools in 3 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
United Kingdom
University of EssexBSc Sport Coaching · Colchester
Ireland
Atlantic Technological UniversityBachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Coaching
Finland
Haaga-Helia University of Applied SciencesSports Coaching and Management · HelsinkiWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- 26 October to 21 December 2026
Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).
- October to November 2026
For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.
- 5 January 2027
The University of Helsinki English-taught bachelor's application (SAT/ACT group) opens. The last day is 19 January 2027 at 15:00 (Finland time).
Let’s build your school list for Sports Coaching together
- We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
- We gather every school’s application timeline, required documents and exam scores in one list.
- We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
- We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
Other fields of study in this category
Last checked: November 2026.
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