BA (Hons) Sports Studies and Development

Skills required to succeed at university are embedded into modules throughout the course, as well as the subject-specific and employability skills desired by employers in the sports industry, including: working with specialist populations; promoting behaviour change; community engagement; the use of sport for improving mental health; and sports leadership. With these skills, you will be able to enter roles that make a real difference to people’s lives.

This course particularly develops your research skills – you will research the needs of a community, what the target groups and priority issues are. The course encourages you to experience being able to work with different client groups in preparation for your future career, for example as a Sport Development Officer who may work with the older population one day, then young offenders the next.

You will be provided with the industry skills to work confidently and competently with a wide range of people, developing strong leadership skills through practical delivery of sessions to different client groups. You will gain event/project management skills by organising and managing a sports event, as well as monitoring and evaluating other sports projects. You will design sport programmes for specialist populations and learn to understand the changing relationship between sport and media for governing bodies, leagues and individual athletes.

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £9250 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time £3050 per year# 2020-21 Home Full-time £9250 per year 2021-22 Home Part-time £3100 per year# 2021-22 International Full-time £12250 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £12950 per year 2021-22 International Part-time £6125 per year# 2020-21 International Part-time £6475 per year# 2021-22

Additional Course Costs

Mandatory Costs

• Enhanced DBS required at a minimum cost of £40. The cost of the DBS is determined by the Government and further information can be found here - GOV.UK / Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Uniform is provided for this course, however the University of Wolverhampton reserves the right to charge for extra uniform should this be required.
• You will be required to provide appropriate foot wear at a cost of approximately £50-£60

Optional Costs

• Various Sporting professional body memberships *prices will vary depending on body.
• Various certified courses are available via My Course + More, ranging from £0 - £200.

Further information on these additional costs will be provided prior to the start of your studies

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

This course is only available for Level 6 (Year Three) entry only.

• HND in Sports related subject with Pass grade
• Foundation Degree in Sports related subject with Pass grade
• If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
• International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Other Requirements

Students will be expected to demonstrate an interest or enthusiasm for variety of sporting activities.

Entry to this course requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and an Occupational Health Check.

If you have accepted a Conditional Offer made by the University of Wolverhampton you will receive correspondence asking you to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The charge for this will be a DBS fee of £40.00 and a £6.00 ID check service fee. You will also need to complete a physical activity readiness questionnaire prior to starting the course.

“My experiences of university have been incredibly positive. Members of staff and the friends I’ve made throughout my studies have allowed for, without doubt, the most enjoyable three years of my education thus far. The different forms of assessment combined with opportunities to demonstrate and gain skills across a breadth of fields, both practical and academic, allow you to excel and expose your strengths. I particularly enjoyed looking at sport’s role within the digital age and the sport film modules. For me, taking up the role as a course rep, as well as the independent nature of research for my dissertation, has allowed me to work with new people and develop as an individual. Choosing a course at university was a daunting prospect, however the Open Day I attended helped me make my decision – and I can say for certain it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I will treasure the memories I’ve gathered over the last three years and look forward to putting what I’ve learned into practice as I continue my studies at postgraduate level.”
Dan Bennett – 2016 graduate

"For me, the sport and film module was the most enjoyable on the course, it allowed me to apply the social theory that I’d learnt in lectures to iconic sport films of past and present."
Joe Jennings – 2016 graduate

“The event management module has allowed me to gain valuable real-life experience in running a sporting event. From being able to bid for actual funding, to organising, marketing and running the event, the module has been exciting, motivating and inspiring as to just what can be achieved when planning sports events.”
Phillipa Bailey – student (Level 6, 2016)

"Since coming back into education as a mature student, it was important for me to get practical experience in the sport industry as well as theoretical knowledge. The course has provided me with this experience in abundance. One module in particular provided me with real life experience in running a sport event. We bidded for a real pot of money and worked with a real life sport organisation in order to deliver an event at the University of Wolverhampton. This process was very exciting, inspiring and educational. A great course, which I know will provide me with all the tools to pursue my career goals in the future."

Abdul Waheed – student (Level 6, 2016)

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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