Sports Studies and Philosophy BA/BSc hons


School of Life Sciences


Institution Code H36

UCAS Codes

C6V5


Course Code HHIDJH

Start date

September

Contact us

01707 284800

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