Sport Management and Coaching with professional placement BSc (Hons)
University of Bath
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

29-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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29-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Develop a critical and practical understanding of sport management and development, coaching, physical education and the sociology and psychology of sport.This degree is designed for those who wish to examine the role of sport, health and physical activity within society. Youll have the opportunity to develop a fundamental understanding of sport management and development, coaching and physical education, and the sociology and psychology of sport. You will also develop an advanced understanding ...Read more

Develop a critical and practical understanding of sport management and development, coaching, physical education and the sociology and psychology of sport.This degree is designed for those who wish to examine the role of sport, health and physical activity within society. You'll have the opportunity to develop a fundamental understanding of sport management and development, coaching and physical education, and the sociology and psychology of sport. You will also develop an advanced understanding of at least one of these areas of study. You’ll consider the contributions sport makes to society and assess whether and how sport can be improved. You will study against the backdrop of the University’s world-class multi-sport training environment.In your first year you'll study introductory units in the key areas of sport management, coaching, development, sport psychology, the political and social context of sport, and research methods.In your second year you'll have the opportunity to develop your areas of specialism through your choice of optional units connected to sport management, coaching, development, sport psychology and the social context of sport, health and physical activity.In your final year you'll carry out a year-long research project and advance your studies in the areas of sport, health and the social sciences.Students in the past have gone on to careers in fields such as sport performance, sport marketing, community sport, and teaching, among others. Graduates have also pursued further study in a number of different areas.

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68/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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2nd
CUG Ranking
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8th
What students say
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Ella
16 Feb 24

best is the course is so varied and lecturers are really supportive and worst is how they decide your flat mates in first..Read more

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Cerys
15 Feb 24

university itself could be more colourful maybe some murals on the grey walls to make them look brighter and more..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB - A*AC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:33,M:6 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

D*DD Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Typical offer:AAB or A*BB or A*AC in three A levels.Contextual offer:ABB or A*BC or AAC in three A levelsAlternative offers with additional study:ABB or or A*BC or AAC in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website

AB in two Advanced Highers.We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers.

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above.

Typical offer:36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. Contextual offer:35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects

D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area. You must also have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C including English, Mathematics and a science subject.

DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF).We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services, Uniformed Protective Services, Travel and Tourism and other less relevant disciplines.You must also have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C including English, Mathematics and a science subject.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 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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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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best is the course is so varied and lecturers are really supportive and worst is how they decide your flat mates in first...
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University of Bath
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