Sport Management with Placement and Sport Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Southampton, Solent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Course info

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 ...Read more

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. 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.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.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.Students will gain the necessary academic skills to progress on to a full honours degree.


What does this course lead to?

Students on our sports degrees have gone onto a range of exciting careers, including sports coaching, events management and fitness training.


Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for sports enthusiasts who wish to study for a full honours degree, but might not meet the entry requirements.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.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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37/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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51st
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102nd
What students say
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Isabelle
23 Feb 24

Best experiences are the practicals of my course and can be improved by having better communication with students..Read more

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Caitlin
20 Feb 24

I like how it’s in the middle of the city and everyone is friendly..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh):

D Grades / Points required

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh):

PPP Grades / Points required

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh):

MM Grades / Points required

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh):

MP Grades / Points required

AS:

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Extended Project:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate:

D* Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

MP Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

PPP Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

MM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:

MM Grades / Points required

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

D,D Grades / Points required

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

MP Grades / Points required

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

D Grades / Points required

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

PPP Grades / Points required

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

M Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A Grades / Points required

From a minimum of two A levels

A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent.We will consider mature students who haven't recently undertaken a formalised course of study at A-level or equivalent, but who can demonstrate relevant workplace or voluntary experience, indicating their ability to complete the course successfully.We will also consider overseas applicants in an equivalent situation to UK students (as outlined above) and who have been taught in English or have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. Applicants who are not in possession of the minimum entry requirements but are able to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm and motivation will be considered on an individual basis and may be admitted subject to satisfactory interview and/or portfolio. Please contact us for further details.

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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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£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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£15,050 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£15,050 per year

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Students from International

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£15050 Per year

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Southampton, Solent University
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