Do you want to turn your love for sport into an academic qualification and study for a sports-related honours degree here at Solent University? Leading directly on to our highly-regarded sports degrees, this one year foundation programme will equip you with the skills you’ll need to progress on to a full degree.
Studying this foundation year could give students an opportunity to extend previous experience gained, or provide a route back into education. The course will help develop the key academic skills required to make the transition to studying a full honours degree.
Do you want to turn your love for sport into an academic qualification and study for a sports-related honours degree here at Solent University? Leading directly on to our highly-regarded sports degrees, this one year foundation programme will equip you with the skills you’ll need to progress on to a full degree.<br/><br/>Studying this foundation year could give students an opportunity to extend previous experience gained, or provide a route back into education. The course will help develop the key academic skills required to make the transition to studying a full honours degree. <br/><br/>Designed to reflect the needs of the sports industry, students explore a variety of subjects from leadership to fitness foundations, sports business management, sport in the contemporary world and volunteering.<br/><br/>Students will study core theories in sport and fitness but, crucially, will learn how to apply this knowledge in practical settings – helping to develop the skills that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>To enhance learning, students have the opportunity to build further skills by undertaking professional qualifications such as NGB and REPs. Students are also able to assist some of our degree-level students with community projects through the volunteering module, gaining real world experience, as well as building confidence and employability skills.<br/><br/>Students will gain the necessary academic skills to progress on to a full honours degree.<br/><br/>**What does this course lead to?**<br/>Students on our sports degrees have gone onto a range of exciting careers, including sports coaching, events management and fitness training.<br/><br/>**Who is this course for?**<br/>This course is perfect for sports enthusiasts who wish to study for a full honours degree, but might not meet the entry requirements.<br/><br/>Upon completion of the foundation year, students will be able to progress directly on to the first year of a relevant undergraduate sports-related course.
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
HN03
Institution Code
S30
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff104 120 Scottish Higher104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers Access to HE DiplomaPass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 31 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points) ASIn combination with other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaD*D D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points) OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points) Scottish Advanced Higher104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers Extended ProjectThis qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaThis qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) OCR Cambridge Technical CertificateD* In combination with other qualifications Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaMM OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateD AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)MP AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)MM AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)PPP AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)D A level104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels T LevelM Merit (120 UCAS Tariff Points) |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,050 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |