Sports Studies BSc (Hons)
University of Hertfordshire
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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

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SEP-24

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4 Years

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4 Years

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Course info

This course gives you an understanding of sports management, development and coaching, and the areas of sport science, psychology and sociology that impact upon sports performance. Studying a variety of subjects gives you a broad base of knowledge, experience and employment opportunities. Students will benefit from some of the best university-based sports and fitness facilities in the UK. Also integrated into the programme are Sports coaching and other work experience opportunities, ...Read more

This course gives you an understanding of sports management, development and coaching, and the areas of sport science, psychology and sociology that impact upon sports performance. Studying a variety of subjects gives you a broad base of knowledge, experience and employment opportunities. Students will benefit from some of the best university-based sports and fitness facilities in the UK. Also integrated into the programme are Sports coaching and other work experience opportunities, significantly enhancing employability of our graduates.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
46/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
26th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
83rd
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
96%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Charlotte
06 Feb 24

Facilities are great, particularly for sports and sport courses. There isn't lots around Hatfield to do, which also may impact the student life, if you are looking to go out..Read more

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Emily
24 Feb 23

Hot water in showers..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

DMM Grades / Points required

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English Language 4/CMaths 4/C

IB offer 104-112 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above

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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
54%
Biology
35%
Psychology
31%
Mathematics
11%
Sociology
11%
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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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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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 Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

15,500 per year

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Students from International

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Latest reviews

Latest Sports Studies reviews

Sports Studies
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Charlotte
06 Feb 24
Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Facilities are great, particularly for sports and sport courses. There isn't lots around Hatfield to do, which also may impact the student life, if you are looking to go out...
Read more
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Emily
24 Feb 23
Sports Studies BSc (Hons)
Hot water in showers...
Read more
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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

The University of Hertfordshire is nestled in the heart of the home counties, just 25 minutes north of London, with excellent...

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83rd
University of Hertfordshire
University Admissions Service College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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