BA (Hons) in Management of Sport

Course

In Colchester

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Colchester

  • Start date

    Different dates available

We have a long tradition of helping students to return to study. The Access to Higher Education Diploma course will offer you the ideal preparation for further study in higher education or training.

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Location

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Colchester (Essex)
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Sheepen Road, CO3 3LL

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About this course


Year two is designed to build on the knowledge of year one developing problem solving analytical and evaluative skills to a higher level.
Modules offered:

Contemporary Management: Functions and Processes
Managing International Business
Personal Development Planning and Reflective Management
Research Skills
Coaching Process and Issues
Community Sports Development
Sports Marketing

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Subjects

  • IT
  • IT Management
  • Management
  • Skills and Training
  • International
  • Industry
  • IT Development
  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Team Training
  • Coaching
  • Access
  • Marketing
  • English

Course programme



AboutCourse ContentWhat our Graduates doCourse ProgressionEntry Requirements
The BA (Hons) in Management of Sport programme will develop the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful management career in the sports industry.


This course provides students with the opportunity to develop management skills and knowledge applicable to a variety of sports industries. The programme is delivered by experts in their field, including Mark Lloyd who has over 20 years’ experience coaching and managing international and high performance basketball teams. Lecturers maintain their industry connections with a variety of organisations, such as American telecommunications giant Time Warner.


The focus of the course is on management. Students will benefit from a lecturing team that, in addition to those mentioned above, come from a wide range of industries. A range of guestspeakers and industry visits complement the team of lecturers and further emphasises the dedication to maintaining the vocational relevance of the degree programme.

The team’s commitment in providing students with the best opportunity to have a successful career was summed up well by an industry expert who recognised that a key success factor of the programme was its vocational nature and links with industry.




As part of our partnership with Virtual Learning UK, you have access to world leading facilities at the Lee Westwood Golf School, based at Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club.







A range of guest speakers and industry visits complement the team of lecturers



Year One

The first year of the Sport Management degree programme is designed to introduce a range of management and sport subject areas and to develop the important academic skills needed in order to get the best degree possible.

Modules offered:



  • Introduction to Management

  • Business and the Business Environment

  • Management Skills

  • Learning and Skills Development

  • Quantitative Analysis for Managers

  • Exercise and Health

  • Sports Development

  • Coaching Skills



Year Two

Year two is designed to build on the knowledge of year one developing problem solving analytical and evaluative skills to a higher level.

Modules offered:



  • Contemporary Management: Functions and Processes

  • Managing International Business

  • Personal Development Planning and Reflective Management

  • Research Skills

  • Coaching Process and Issues

  • Community Sports Development

  • Sports Marketing



Year Three

The final year of the programme will further develop the skills of critical reasoning along with developing the skills required of an independent learner.

Modules offered:



  • Undergraduate Dissertation

  • Strategic Mangement

  • Digital Marketing

  • Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

  • Planning and Performance for Sports Development

  • Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription

  • Teaching PE in Schools*


*Option modules






Upon graduation, recent students have gained successful employment in organisations in roles such as FA Sports Development Officer, FE Sports Co-ordinator, Sports Marketing and employment with the Sports Trust in Disability Sport.


The BA (Hons) Management of Sport develops vocational skills and competencies appropriate to a range of careers in the sports industry, including sports development, health clubs, fitness clubs, sports centre management and sports coaching.



Credits gained for the successful completion of modules on the degree may be considered as part of the entry qualifications for a range of professional courses.




120 UCAS points plus GCSE maths and English (grades A*-C), or equivalent, or Access to Higher Education Certificate, or ABE Certificate in Business. Applicants without the above criteria will be interviewed to assess academic suitability.





How To Apply


Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:








Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL









Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN








If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.



Applying for a Full-Time Degree-Level course



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you want to apply for a full-time or part-time version of your chosen course. If you are applying full-time, you will need to apply through the
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all British universities.



The service cost £23 for a multi application and £12 for a single application in 2015, however it is possible this may increase for 2016 applicants.
Each course has a unique "course code" that you will need to make note of and use during your applciation. You can find out more information and
sign up to the service here. The UCAS code for Colchester Institute is CINST C75.



Applying for a Part-Time Degree-Level course


All part-time degree-level courses are not offered through UCAS, and must be applied for directly through Colchester Institute.
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Applying as a Full-Time International Student (EU & Overseas)


Applications for Higher Education courses from International Students must also be made via the Universities
and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applications can be made on-line from any country via the UCAS website
at www.ucas.com. Details of all eligible courses
are given at this site, Colchester Institute's UCAS reference number is CINST C75.



International Applications made via UCAS will be forwarded to us for processing but the offer and acceptance
procedure is made through UCAS and not directly with us.
Once we are notified of your acceptance we will request payment of your deposit for more information on fees and deposits
click here.


Applying as an Part-Time International Student (EU only)


Students coming into the UK on a Tier 4 (General) student visa will only be eligible to apply
for full-time courses at a minimum NQF level 3
or above or full-time English Language Programmes.



Colchester Institute's International Student Application Form is available to download.
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  • Certified copies of your academic qualifications

  • Where appropriate, evidence of your English Language ability (IELTS or equivalent)

  • A reference to confirm your status and suitability for the course.

  • An email or correspondence address where we can keep in touch with you about your application




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Print off and complete the International Applications Form and return it to:



International Admissions Officer

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL















BA (Hons) in Management of Sport

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