BA (Hons) Sports Studies (Top-up)

BA (Hons) Sports Studies (Top-up) Overview

Employability is embedded into the programme and achieved specifically through the ‘Professional Practice’ module. The ‘Independent Research Project’ module allows students to pursue a particular area of interest in depth, develop a range of transferable skills and provides a solid grounding for progression to Masters level study.

This course is validated by the University of Derby.

Entry requirements

All applicants will be invited to an interview to discuss qualifications, experience and other related issues.

To start this course you will be expected to have successfully completed a minimum of one of the following:

• At least 240 credits on a relevant foundation degree, with a minimum grade profile of 55%.
• At least 240 credits on a relevant HND with a minimum of a merit profile.
• Other relevant Level 5 qualification.

We also normally require GCSE English language and maths at grade C or above: English and maths at Level 2 are essential requirements.

Please note that GCSE maths or equivalent is required for progression onto the BA (Hons) Sport Studies (top-up) award or other programme.

You may also be required to undertake a self-funded Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to undertaking this course.

Start dates and fees

Course fees are payable for each year of all university-level courses. To identify your course fees and the financial support that may be available to you, please see the HE section of the website or contact a member of the HE team at the college.

Provisional timetables will be discussed at interview, and confirmed in the final joining instructions which all students will receive in July.

The table below shows you when the course starts. You may be charged a fee for your course depending on your age and circumstances.

Start DateDay/TimeWksDurationCodeAnnual FeeActions 12/09/2016TBC251 yr(s)1871D1050£5950.00Apply online How long is the course?

This is a one-year full-time programme, normally delivered two days a week for six hours each day. You will also need to dedicate significant time to research and work outside the classroom.

Location

• Derby Road

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be based on coursework and will include a research project, written assignments, practical case studies and critical reflections. Some assessment will be work-related enabling you to apply your learning to a specific work-based context.

What does the course lead to?

Graduates may seek employment in a range of related careers such as coaching, sports development, sports therapy, sports medicine, personal training, teaching or the uniformed services.

What will I study?

• Independent Research Project
• Professional Practice
• Pedagogy and Sport
• Analysing Sports Performance

Optional modules:

• Exercise Prescription (Health)
• Applied Sport and Exercise

Module titles may change.

What can I go on to study?

• Upon successful completion, you may wish to progress onto the MSc Sport Coaching or the MRes Sport and Exercise at the University of Derby, subject to entry requirements. You may also wish to study a relevant subject at another institution, subject to entry requirements.
• Alternatively, you may choose to seek employment in a range of careers such as coaching, sports development, sports therapy, sports medicine, personal training, teaching or the uniformed services.

How do I apply?

Please complete our online application form, paying particular attention to previous qualifications and the personal statement. If you experience any difficulty, please contact the HE team on 01623 627191 ext 8092, or email us at heteam@wnc.ac.uk

Apply online Related courses

• Foundation Degree Sport and Exercise Science
• Foundation Degree Sport Coaching and Development