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Sport Studies with optional placement year BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport Studies with optional placement year BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
**Important notice – Campus Update**
Please note that classroom-based teaching takes place on the Belfast campus with practical teaching being taught on the Jordanstown campus.
This course allows you to analyse the role which sport plays in society, and consider ways in which sporting opportunities are developed and managed. It fosters the academic and professional skills needed to find employment in the sport and leisure industry. Social science modules (e.g. sociology of sport, politics of sport, sports policy & planning) alongside other modules (e.g. physical edu...
**Important notice – Campus Update** <br/>Please note that classroom-based teaching takes place on the Belfast campus with practical teaching being taught on the Jordanstown campus. <br/><br/>This course allows you to analyse the role which sport plays in society, and consider ways in which sporting opportunities are developed and managed. It fosters the academic and professional skills needed to find employment in the sport and leisure industry. Social science modules (e.g. sociology of sport, politics of sport, sports policy & planning) alongside other modules (e.g. physical education, sports coaching, sports development and management, performance analysis and psychology of sport & exercise) combine to offer you a rich and diverse coverage of the academic study of sport.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Belfast
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Codes/info
Course Code
CNP2
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish HigherA,B,B,B,C MUST include a Grade A from one of the following: History, Geography, Psychology, PE, Politics, Sociology, Sport Studies or Sports Science & Leisure Industry Access to HE DiplomaOverall Access profile pass with an overall mark of 73% plus 73% in each level three module. To include two level three modules from the following: History, Psychology, English, PE, Politics, Sociology, Sport Studies, Geography. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 suite) Award profile of DDD Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport (RQF) (603/0459/5) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (RQF) (601/7422/5) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (RQF) (603/4933/5) OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport (600/6144/3) We will also accept smaller BTEC qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications. Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport (RQF) (603/0460/1) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (RQF) (601/7421/3) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport (RQF) (601/7218/6) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport and Exercise (RQF) (603/0444/3) OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport (600/6141/8) OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Spor Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)136 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be Higher Level) to include English and Mathematics at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. This course also requires you to achieve H2 in two of the following subjects: History, Geography, Economics, Religious Education or Physical Education. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Profile to include English Language, Mathematics and a Science at grade C/4. Essential/Key Skills in Application of Number is not regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Mathematics. A levelA,A,B A-Level essential: One Grade A from History, Geography, Psychology, PE, Politics, Sociology, Sport Studies or Sports Science & Leisure Industry. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,320 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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