Sport Studies
Bachelor's degree
In Eastbourne
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Eastbourne
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Duration
3 Years
You will develop a broad understanding of the place of sport in society which will equip you for a wide range of sports-related careers. Suitable for: Sport Studies is ideally suited to people who are interested in exploring sport and leisure from a social science viewpoint.
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About this course
A-levels:
BCC (typically translates to 260-300 points in the UCAS tariff with additional qualifications).
ND/C (Level 3):
DMM.
International Baccalaureate:
28 points.
QAA-approved access course:
acceptable; subject-specific units
Foundation degree/HND
direct entry to year 2 or 3, subject to interview.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.
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Course programme
The degree allows you to engage with a range of interesting academic disciplines including cultural studies, media studies, history, politics, sociology, philosophy and policy analysis, as well as practical interests including sport and leisure management, sport development, physical education, coach education, noutdoor education and sport journalism.
The course takes a cross-disciplinary approach to explore the social, political and cultural role of sport in today's society. You will be encouraged to take account of issues as diverse as inequality, nationalism, gender, celebrity, commercialisation, exclusion, and to reflect on major sporting events such as the Olympic games and the football, rugby or cricket World Cups.
Course structure
In year 1 and 2, students follow a wide introductory programme. One-sixth of your time may be spent taking options which might include practical sport sessions, physical education, outdoor education and coaching, leisure management, sport development and policy, or sport journalism. In year 3 half of your modules will be your own choices.
At the beginning of year 2 an alternative route may be chosen, through competitive applications, by students wishing to become PE teachers - Sport Studies with Physical Education BA(Hons). This prepares you for the PGCE PE course - an additional year's study which leads to Qualified Teacher Status. Choosing the 'with PE' route opens up opportunities not just in teaching but also coaching and sport development.
Career and progression opportunities
Graduates are equipped for a variety of careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors, or to undertake more specialised postgraduate study. Typical posts in the sport and leisure fields include sport/leisure development officer and community sports leader, as well as coaching positions.
Mode of Attendance : Full-time
Sport Studies