Develop a critical and practical understanding of sport management and development, coaching, physical education and the sociology and psychology of sport.
This degree is designed for those who wish to examine the role of sport, health and physical activity within society.
You'll have the opportunity to develop a fundamental understanding of sport management and development, coaching and physical education, and the sociology and psychology of sport. You will also develop an advanced understanding of at least one of these areas of study. You’ll consider the contributions sport makes to society and assess whether and how sport can be improved. You will study against the backdrop of the University’s world-class multi-sport training environment.
In your first year you'll study introductory units in the key areas of sport management, coaching, development, sport psychology, the political and social context of sport, and research methods.
In your second year you'll have the opportunity to develop your areas of specialism through your choice of optional units connected to sport management, coaching, development, sport psychology and the social context of sport, health and physical activity.
In your final year you'll carry out a year-long research project and advance your studies in the areas of sport, health and the social sciences.
Students in the past have gone on to careers in fields such as sport performance, sport marketing, community sport, and teaching, among others. Graduates have also pursued further study in a number of different areas.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
CX63
Institution code:
B16
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
AAB – A*AC
AAB or A*BB or A*AC in three A levels.
We will not require a pass in any separate science practical endorsement for a science A level if you apply for entry in 2022 (or deferred entry in 2023).
A level Alternative offer-
ABB
Most of our students will join us with three A levels, but you may have study beyond this (such as a project qualification or additional study in maths) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
ABB in three A levels plus one of the following:
grade A in an EPQ,
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate,
grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification,
grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics ( except if you are studying an A level in that subject)
if you are eligible, a pass in the Access to Bath course or successful completion of another recognised widening access programme.
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.
For any of these offers, we will not require a pass in any separate science practical endorsement for a science A level if you apply for entry in 2022 (or deferred entry in 2023).
You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page.
T level Typical offer
T levels are not considered suitable preparation for this degree programme and are therefore not accepted for entry. If you require advice on how you may academically prepare to study this degree or present with a mix of qualifications, you should contact our Admissions Progression Team at admissions-progression@bath.ac.uk.
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above.
AB in two Advanced Highers.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers.
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF).
We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services. You must also have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C including English, Mathematics and a science subject.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme
We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual components studied. For this course you will typically need to study a combination of IB Higher Level courses and appropriate vocational study equivalent to three A levels. This vocational study can be any qualification we accept, such as a BTEC National Diploma (RQF) or two BTEC National Extended Certificates (RQF). If you are studying a BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF) we may be able to consider you on the basis of that alone - please see our Pearson Edexcel BTEC requirements below.
Our typical offer will including individual grades in the relevant components - please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice before you apply.
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF).
We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services. You must also have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C including English, Mathematics and a science subject.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.
We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services. You must also have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C including English, Mathematics and a science subject.
D3, D3, M1 or D2, M1, M1 or D2, D3, M3 in three principal subjects.
Cambridge Pre-U Alternative offer-
Most of our students will join us with three principal subjects, but you may have study beyond this (such as a Global Perspectives course or additional study in maths) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
D3, M1, M1 in three principal subjects plus one of:
grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives,
grade A in an EPQ,
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate,
grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification.
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.
You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page.
GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)
You do not need the required grade in Mathematics if you study a higher level qualification in Mathematics or Statistics (such as an A level, AS level or a Core Mathematics qualification).
Please see our website for full details on alternative qualifications
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
Tuition fees can be found on our web pages and are liable to increase annually. UK and Islands fees are regulated by the UK government and are subject to parliamentary approval. For all other fees, you should budget for an increase of up to 5% for every further year of study.
For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/
For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/
Provider information
Claverton Down
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Bath
BA2 7AY
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