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Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Sports Coaching

Atlantic Technological University - Galway

Dublin Road — Galway City, County of Galway, Ireland

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: September 2027
Tuition Fee: EUR 12,000
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Post-study work: Check current immigration rules
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching provides students (aspiring coaches) with advanced coaching techniques, styles, and education through a variety of sports (e.g. team, individual, outdoor pursuit), including inclusivity and disabilities. This multidisciplinary programme will ensure students learn effective coaching techniques and have a scientific understanding of anatomy, physiology, sport psychology, fundamentals of movement, talent development, and the ability to analyse and critique technique. All these skills will be learnt through a variety of different coaching environments. The applied coaching placements proposed throughout the degree, are a unique feature of this course, they will provide students with an opportunity to develop both personally and professionally and provide novice coaches with exposure to applied coaching practice from the start of the course. An additional unique benefit of the course is that students can complete a number of coaching accreditation courses from National Governing Bodies (NGB), such as the foundation level for GAA through the GAA, Kick Start 1 through the FAI, Female students will be encouraged to join Women’s Student Coaching Academy. Students from this programme will be eligible to apply for Masters in Physical Education (PE) for teaching at post-primary level, as well as a range of other sports related Masters. A coaches role is the help athletes, players, and individuals reach their training potential, through fitness, skills, tactics, and psychological readiness. Sport coaches also are known for their ability to mentor, guide, advice, and support their athletes not only within sport but skills for life. This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn, broaden, and progress these skills from theory to practice throughout this degree. Students must be Garda vetted. During their first-year students must complete a first aid course and safeguarding course to be able to participate in placements in year 2.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: EUR 12,000
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Dublin Road

Galway City, County of Galway, Ireland

Dublin Road

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

With campuses in Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, and Galway, the Atlantic Technological University serves a diverse community of learners, staff, and organisations and offers a unique blend of academic excellence, research innovation, and quality of life. ATU is on the path to becoming a hub of talent attraction, education, and retention. They are committed to bolstering economic, social, and cultural development across the west, northwest, and cross-border areas. The university's collaborative ethos drives them to deliver practical, solution-oriented education and research that directly addresses globa...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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