Sports Studies BSc/BSc Honours


School of Life Sciences


Institution Code H36

UCAS Code

C602


Programme Code HHSPS

Start date

September

Contact us

01707 284800

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

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