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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Headingley Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Explore your sporting passion as a competing athlete as you build real-life professional experience. Youll work with us and our partnership organisations in your chosen sport.
If youre an athlete competing at national or international level, or you have significant coaching experience, this degree will enable you to build your professional experience in your chosen field of sport.
As part of this course, you'll:
Study four key areas: sport performance, sport management, sport coaching and contemporary issues
Develop academic and professional skills, applying these into your chosen sport
Work with our industry partners including key employers, for example, Leeds Rhinos (rugby and netball), Leeds United and British Athletics
Apply your learning around these areas of study to your chosen sport setting
Gain breadth and depth of work experience from day one through modules, volunteering, coaching qualifications and paid employment
Decide whether to focus on one discipline area, or maintain a breadth as you progress through your degree
Placements and work experience
You'll work with various companies or clubs in the Leeds region to build up valuable industry experience throughout your course. In both your first and second years you'll complete a minimum of 100 hours formal work-based learning. In your third year, you'll continue your sport-specific learning alongside tailored personal tutor sessions that will enable you to directly consider your next steps after graduation. Your Final Year Project will be relevant to both your intended career and employers needs.
Teaching & Learning
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. Youll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Career Prospects
This course was developed in consultation with industry partners, so youll graduate with the skills and knowledge that employers are seeking. Youll start building your experience and professional network from day one, so youll create a portfolio of experience to impress employers.
Tuition fees
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拢 16,350per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
Choose a qualification
QUALIFICATION TYPE
UCAS Points : 104 - 120
A minimum of 64-80 from two A Levels or equivalent, e.g. BTEC Nationals or Cambridge Technicals, excluding General Studies. Applicants to this course should normally have significant experience of taking part in sport either through competing at a national or international level or through coaching. Alternatively applicants who are involved in administering the business side of sport are also welcome to apply. You should include details of your experience and suitability for the course in your personal statement
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