BSc (Hons) Sport Studies in Belfast United Kingdom | Ulster University

Ulster University | Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 15,840
(c. USD21,213.09)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

This program enables you to examine how sports influence society and explore methods for creating and overseeing sporting initiatives. It cultivates both academic and career-oriented abilities essential for securing positions in the sports and recreation sector. Combining social science subjects (such as sports sociology, sports politics, and sports policy & planning) with other disciplines (including physical education, sports coaching, sports development and management, performance analysis, and sports & exercise psychology) provides a comprehensive exploration of sports academia. Sports maintain a significant and growing societal impact. Across the UK and internationally, they're recognized as instruments for tackling various personal and community objectives, from boosting health to strengthening social bonds, improving neighborhood connections, and serving as economic catalysts. The BSc (Hons) Sport Studies program delivers a rigorous university-level education in sports, helping you maximize your academic and professional capabilities. It enhances students' comprehension and analytical skills regarding social sciences in sports. Additionally, it balances job-ready skills with foundational knowledge for advanced studies and continuous personal growth. The curriculum encourages both independent and collaborative learning experiences focused on sports while establishing a solid foundation in key sports-related academic fields. Students will develop cognitive abilities, professional competencies, and adaptable skills that support education, career prospects, and active participation both in Northern Ireland and worldwide.
Full-Time
3-year FT degree or 4-year option including placement year


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

A level
AAB

Applied General Qualifications
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 suite)

Award profile of DDD

Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall average of 73% plus 73% in each level three module. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. (120 credit NI Access course)

GCSE
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Mathematics and one Science subject.

Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.

Please note however that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.

IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)

Tuition GBP 15,840
Coleraine, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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