Southampton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Sport Foundation Year in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University
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Southampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,750
(c. USD23,800.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Why pursue a sports foundation yearLaunch your sports career with a foundation year in sports. Whether you're interested in management, performance, rehabilitation, or coaching, this program will help you build both academic and practical skills before beginning your degree program.Course highlightsThis one-year foundation course serves as a direct pathway to our respected sports degrees, providing you with essential skills for degree-level study.The Sports Foundation Year offers a chance to build upon prior experience or re-enter academic study. You'll develop crucial academic abilities needed to successfully transition to a full honors degree. Tailored to meet industry demands, the curriculum covers diverse topics including leadership fundamentals, fitness principles, sports business operations, modern sports culture, and community engagement.You'll examine core sport and fitness theories while learning practical applications – developing precisely the skills that employers value.To supplement your education, you can pursue professional certifications like NGB and REPs. Through the volunteering component, you'll have opportunities to support our degree students with community initiatives, gaining hands-on experience while boosting both confidence and career prospects.Ideal candidatesThis foundation year suits passionate sports enthusiasts who aspire to earn an honors degree but may not yet meet standard entry criteria. Successful completion guarantees progression to the first year of our sports-related undergraduate programs.Our foundation programs provide comprehensive academic preparation while introducing you to the broader sports industry before specializing. Some degree options include an industry placement year, allowing you to acquire valuable professional experience through a full-time work position between your second and third academic years.FootballSports coaching and physical educationSports managementSports, health and exercise science
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Language Requirements
English
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Qualification Requirements
You need 48 UCAS tariff points. You need a minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP, a T-Level Pass (D or E), or equivalent. We will consider mature students who have not recently undertaken a formal course of study at A-level, or equivalent, but can demonstrate relevant work or voluntary experience, that's indicative of their ability to complete the course successfully. Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component, or equivalent.
Tuition
GBP
17,750