Sports Studies and Philosophy BA/BSc hons
School of Life Sciences
Institution Code H36
UCAS Codes
C6V5
Course Code HHIDJH
Start date
September
About the course
- This is an opportunity to study a balanced curriculum focusing on the major themes of sports management, sports development, disciplines supporting sports performance and academic research skills.
- The course takes advantage of the magnificent sports facilities at the university and has a focus on employability.
- It provides an intellectual training that will enable you to become clearer and more systematic in the expression of your own ideas and in the critical assessment of those of others.
- It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject while the first year offers introduction to essay writing skills, critical analysis and debate by in the introduction to philosophy module.
Entry requirements
300 UCAS points. GCSE English language, double science and maths at above (or equivalent). A minimum IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL 550 (92 IBT)is required for those for whom English is not their first language. Equivalent qualifications welcomed.
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.
English language requirements
All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered
- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)
Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.
Study routes
- Part-time 5 years
- Full-time 3 years
- Sandwich 4 years