Sports Studies BSc/BSc Honours
School of Life Sciences
Institution Code H36
UCAS Code
C602
Programme Code HHSPS
Start date
September
About the course
- 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 benefit from some of the best unviersity-based sports and fitness facilities in the UK
- Sports coaching and other work experience opportunities are integrated into the programme, significantly enhancing employability of our graduates
Entry requirements
280 UCAS points. GCSE English Language, Maths & Double Science (or 2 single sciences)at Grade C or above (PE is not accepted as a science GCSE )
BTEC Nationals (NQF/QCF) accepted at equivalent of 280 points. GCSE English Language, Maths & Double Science (or 2 single sciences) at Grade C or above (PE is not accepted as a science GCSE )
Successful completion of Access to HE with Merit Profile in 45 credits at Level 3
We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.
Study routes
- Part-time 5 years
- Full-time 3 years
- Sandwich 4 years
Location(s)
Professional accreditation
The University of Hertfordshire, Division of Sport, Health and Exercise has recently been assessed for Laboratory Accreditation via the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). This is a nationally recognised achievement, whereby the standards of operation, physiological testing and laboratory management are assessed in relation to recognised clinical criteria and quality control. In successfully attaining such accreditation, the physiological testing team and laboratory staff have demonstrated high standards in operation.
Our experts
Mrs Alison Cain
Senior Lecturer
Miss Anya Higgins
Senior Lecturer Sport Studies
Mr James Johnstone
Senior Lecturer in Sports Studies
Mr Jarrod Lippiatt
Senior Lecturer in Sports Studies
Mr David Turner
Principal Lecturer in Sports Coaching