United Kingdom

Typical A level offer

AAB including at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, History, Geography, Physical Education and English Literature or English Language.

Typical IB offer

35 (6,6,5 HL) to include at least one of the following subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social and Cultural Anthropology, History, Geography, Sport, Exercise and Health Science and English Literature/Language A

Typical BTEC offer

We will consider the below vocational Extended Diplomas as standalone qualifications

RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science

- DDD with Distinctions in two of the following: units 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12,13

RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport

- DDD with Distinctions in two of the following units: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 19, 23, 24

RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science or Physical Science)

- DDD

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity

- DDD

*If you are not sure whether you are taking the RQF reformed BTEC National qualification or the QCF unreformed BTEC qualification, or you are not sure of the exact title of your BTEC qualification, please check with your school or college*.

If you are studying towards a BTEC or CTEC Level 3 qualification in another subject-area (e.g. Sport and Outdoor Activities; Sport, Fitness and Personal Training; Sporting Excellence and Performance; Sports Coaching and Development; QCF Sport and Exercise Science) we are only able to consider an application from you if you are also studying an A level in one of our required A Level subjects.

We will also consider the 1 and 2-A Level equivalent sized variants of the vocational qualifications listed above, when combined with A Levels, including at least one required A Level subject:

Preferred BTEC or CTEC Diploma + 1 required A Level = DD+A

Other BTEC or CTEC Diploma + 1 required A Level = D*D*+A

Preferred BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 2 required A Levels = D+AB

Other BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 2 required A Levels = D+AB

Preferred BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 1 required A Level + 1 other A Level = D+AB

Other BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 1 required A Level + 1 other A Level = D*+AA

Preferred BTEC subjects: Sport and Exercise Science, Sport, Applied Science (Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science or Physical Science).

Preferred CTEC subject: Sport and Physical Activity.

GCSE

A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 6 (A*-B) including grade 6/B in Maths, English Language and a Science

GCSE entry requirement exceptions

Reduced contextual offer

Meeting specific eligibility criteria guarantees that if you are made an offer, it will be reduced by up to two grades. Find out more about Access Loughborough Contextual Offers.

Preferred subjects

A-level preferred subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Physical Education and English Literature or English Language.

Selection

Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application. If applicants are made an offer of a place, they will be invited to visit the department giving them the opportunity to meet staff and students, see facilities and get an insight into what it is like to be a student at Loughborough.

Many of our courses receive a large number of applications for each available place.  We cannot unfortunately always make offers to all applicants who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades in line with our advertised typical offers.

Tuition fees for 2025 entry

UK fees

Full-time course per annum
£9,535

Placement year
Approx. 20% of the full-time fee

International fees

Full-time course per annum
£29,750

Placement year
Approx. 20% of the full-time fee

UK tuition fees align with the applicable fee caps set by the UK government, and as such they are subject to changes made to the agreed cap in a specific year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the University and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures. Fees for 2026-27 entry are to be confirmed.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment.

Additional costs

While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationary, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.

Your future career

This degree will prepare you for employment in a range of graduate roles in coaching, sport, exercise, health and wellbeing. It will also prepare you for further training in physical education teacher training, coaching, strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, sport psychology, personal training, and more.

Graduates are also able to progress onto the Physical Education PGCE at Loughborough University– rated outstanding in our last four Ofsted inspections – setting you up for a career as a PE teacher in secondary education.

The emphasis on transferable skills (communication, project work, organisation) also enables our graduates to enter a wide variety of graduate-level positions within other sectors, including, for example, finance and management.

Career support services

Your time at Loughborough University will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting career. With so many opportunities available, you’ll never be short of ways to improve your employability.

Our award-winning Careers Network team is here to help and support you, offering everything from CV workshops, one-to-one advice sessions and mock interview practice sessions to high-profile employer events. We’ve got everything you need for a really successful future.

The first step to your future

With a focus on academic excellence, innovative research, and hands-on learning opportunities, our degree courses are designed to prepare you for success in a variety of industries and professions.

Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own business, advancing scientific discoveries, or driving social change, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Discover how our alumni have forged diverse career paths and achieved remarkable outcomes. Explore where a degree from Loughborough can take you.

Companies students have worked for after graduating

Recent graduates of our sport-related degree courses have gone on to pursue a wide variety of careers, including: Strength and Conditioning Coach (England Cricket and Basketball); Talent Development Administrator (England Hockey); Nutrition Assistant (Harlequins RFC); Data Analyst (Leicester Tigers); Elite Sport Tutor (Loughborough College); Performance Analyst (Tottenham Hotspur FC); Assurance Associate (PricewaterhouseCoopers); Health and Well-being Physiologist (Nuffield Health); Physiotherapy Assistant (NHS); Marketing Executive (GlaxoSmithKline); Retail Department Manager (Decathlon); Health Adviser (Bupa); Workforce Development Coordinator (British Gymnastics). Other sports organisations employing Loughborough graduates include: Adidas, Reebok, Nike, British Swimming, British Triathlon, David Lloyd Leisure, William Hill, UK Sport, Serco Leisure, Fitness First, Volleyball England, 2012 London Organising Committee, and Leicester Tigers.

Link to the original page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/sport-coaching-and-physical-education/