Sport and Marketing BA (Hons)
University of Stirling
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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University of Stirling

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University of Stirling

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JAN-27

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Interested in the management and delivery of sport? Wonder how psychology enhances sports performance? Considered the local and global importance and impact of sport? If you’re thinking about a career in sport, a tailored Sports degree from Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence will help you be the difference.We’ve developed a range of combined courses that provides our graduates with a breadth of knowledge and practical experiences that can be applied to a wide range of sport related ...Read more

Interested in the management and delivery of sport? Wonder how psychology enhances sports performance? Considered the local and global importance and impact of sport? If you’re thinking about a career in sport, a tailored Sports degree from Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence will help you be the difference.We’ve developed a range of combined courses that provides our graduates with a breadth of knowledge and practical experiences that can be applied to a wide range of sport related careers. Our courses are flexible: we offer a wide variety of module options and it can be combined with a range of subjects, including Accountancy, Business, Journalism, Marketing and Education.You can choose from modules exploring four subject areas:
• Sports policy and management
• Physical activity and health
• Sports development and coaching
• Sport, culture and society In addition, our extracurricular volunteering opportunities and Sport Union clubs enable you to earn qualifications and gain valuable sport management experience alongside your academic degree. We enjoy strong partnerships with many national governing bodies of sport and other sporting organisations (some of which are based on campus), so you'll benefit from seminars with industry experts and numerous opportunities to gain valuable networking and practical experiences. This is all delivered in a unique and rewarding studying and sporting environment with access to the University's world-class sports facilities. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide named us Sports University of the Year in 2020. Our graduates are pursuing successful careers in a broad range of roles including sports development, coaching, management, as well as teaching in schools, colleges and universities in the UK and overseas.

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Sports Science
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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33/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
53rd
Marketing
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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95%
Average salary
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Marketing graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Marketing graduate salary
£20,000
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
93%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Khushhali
29 Oct 24

The university offers loads of opportunities for personal and professional growth. However, most people are unaware of all the available resources, and the university does put..Read more

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David
22 Oct 24

Beautiful setting, great sporting..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Physical Education
46%
Biology
30%
Information & Communication technology
19%
Psychology
18%
History
14%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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Latest reviews

Latest Sports Studies reviews

Sports Studies
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K
Khushhali
29 Oct 24
MSc Psychology of Sport (Accredited)
The university offers loads of opportunities for personal and professional growth. However, most people are unaware of all the available resources, and the university does put...
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D
David
22 Oct 24
MSc Psychology of Sport (Accredited)
Beautiful setting, great sporting...
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( 4.1) 72 reviews
5 star
28%
4 stars
56%
3 stars
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University of Stirling
Grange Road Stirling FK9 4LA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bridge of Allan  0.8 miles away

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