BSc Geography and Sport Science is a joint honours degree which aims to develop your understanding of how physical and social processes affect our rapidly changing planet, as well as enhance your knowledge of sport science.
You will spend equal amounts of time studying each subject in each year and there is the opportunity to explore the relationship between geography and sport science in an optional final year dissertation.
Geography
In the first year of our BSc (Hons) Geography and Sport Science degree, the geography modules span human and physical geography,...
BSc Geography and Sport Science is a joint honours degree which aims to develop your understanding of how physical and social processes affect our rapidly changing planet, as well as enhance your knowledge of sport science.<br/><br/>You will spend equal amounts of time studying each subject in each year and there is the opportunity to explore the relationship between geography and sport science in an optional final year dissertation.<br/><br/>Geography<br/>In the first year of our BSc (Hons) Geography and Sport Science degree, the geography modules span human and physical geography, ensuring you have a firm understanding of how social and physical processes vary within the context of places and regions. In second and final year of this course you can specialise in either human or physical geography, or you can choose to maintain the equal balance between the two.<br/><br/>In Geography and Environment, our academic staff are driving forward intellectual agendas in physical and human geography, as well as helping to shape national and international policy. This expertise ensures that the knowledge you are getting throughout your course is at the cutting-edge of scientific research and focused on some of the most important issues in society today.<br/><br/>Sports Science<br/>From this course, you will also develop a theoretical, critical and practical understanding of sport science with the help of the UK’s leading School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. The sport science modules focus on developing your knowledge of physiology, physical activity and health, psychology, sociology and pedagogy. The knowledge gained in the sport science section of our Geography and Sport Science degree will support a variety of careers in sport, health and/or education.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
30/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
FC86
Institution Code
L79
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaPass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits overall including 45 at Level 3. Please obtain: 30D, 15M : applicants considered on a case-by-case basis. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme35 35 (6,6,5 HL) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM The BTEC National Extended Diploma will not be acceptable as a stand-alone qualification but will be accepted at DDM overall with A Level Geography at grade B. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop-down field for more information. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language Grade 4/C Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level Geography Grade B. Scottish Advanced HigherA,B AB plus Highers at majority B grades. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalThis qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University Extended ProjectWe recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/ Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/ Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D A Level Grades AB plus Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. A levelA,A,B AAB T LevelFor 2024 entry, the following T Levels are currently being considered on a case by case basis. More information can be found on our website at https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/ |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £27,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |