Sport Management and Coaching BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year

This degree is designed for those who wish to examine the role of sport, health and physical activity within society.

You will have the opportunity to develop a fundamental understanding of sport management and development, coaching and physical education, and the sociology and psychology of sport, and an advanced understanding of at least one of these areas of study. You will consider the contributions sport makes to society and assess whether and how sport can be improved. You will study against the backdrop of the University’s world-class multi-sport training environment.

Your first year will introduce you to the main areas of study on the course. In year two and final year, you will have the opportunity to specialise your studies and to develop and apply research skills. Key employability skills such as problem solving, communication, self-confidence, and data analysis will be emphasised throughout the course.

Students in the past have gone on to careers in fields such as sport performance, sport marketing, community sport, and teaching, among others. Graduates have also pursued further study in a number of different areas.