Sport with a Foundation Year (Elite Athlete Pathway) - BSc (Hons)

Loughborough University

Sport with a Foundation Year is available exclusively to students who are performing at a very high level in their chosen sport and wish to study at Loughborough University but do not meet the standard entry qualifications due to their sporting commitments.Loughborough’s Foundation Studies programme is designed to support a wide range of students in achieving their university aspirations. Through a streamed approach, the programme allows students to progress to one of several degree courses within their chosen stream, providing additional time to determine the most suitable academic path.The foundation programme is particularly suitable for:Students who have not studied the prerequisite subjects required for first-year entry on their preferred course;Students competing at an elite athletic level who face the added challenge of balancing academic responsibilities with high-level sporting competition.Loughborough University recognises the unique challenges faced by elite athletes in managing demanding training and competition schedules alongside academic study. With a strong tradition of supporting dual-career student-athletes, the university is committed to helping them excel both academically and in their sporting endeavours.