BA (Hons) in Sports Development and Sports Coaching

What is Joint Honours?

With joint honours, you can study for an honours degree in two or even three subjects. Find out more about joint honours.

Sports Development

This programme is perfect for you if you want to develop your knowledge and skills in sports development.

Our team comprises of elite athletes, coaches and former sports development officers, so you can be confident you'll be taught by the best. Nowhere else in the UK will you find this unique blend of knowledge and experience.

You will learn how to increase participation in sport of all kinds, and at the same time address issues of health, crime and social inclusion, often working with organisations such as the NHS, schools, charities and sports governing bodies.

Full programme details: Sport Development (Joint Honours - Buxton)

Sports Coaching

If you want to develop your knowledge and skills in sports working this course could be perfect for you.

You will be taught by elite athletes and their coaches and our team have coached World and Olympic cyclists, athletes and martial artists,professional footballers and major winners for the PGA golf tour.

Our theory into practice philosophy will enhance your coaching knowledge and develop your vocational skills. You will be engaged in the process of encouraging athlete potential (whatever the level of participation) and preparing athletes for competition.

Full programme details: Sport Coaching (Joint Honours - Buxton)

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UCAS code: CX6C

Start date: September

Course length: full time: three years, part time: four to six years

Campus: Buxton Campus

Fees and finance

Fees for 2013/14

This is a resource intensive course.

UK/EU students

  • Full time: £8,250 (each year)
  • £1,030 per module (you usually take 18 of these modules in total)

International students

  • Full time: £10,225 (per year)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

Where will I study?

Buxton Campus

General enquiries about admissions and applications, UK and overseas

T: +44 (0)1332 591167
E: askadmissions@derby.ac.uk