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Sport Management and Coaching

UK

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What will I learn?

Develop a critical and practical understanding of sport management, as well as development, coaching, physical education, sociology, and psychology in sport.This degree is designed for those who wish to examine the role of sport, health and physical activity within society.You'll have the opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding of sport management and development, coaching and physical education, and the sociology and psychology of sport. You will also develop an advanced understanding of at least one of these areas of study.You’ll 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.In Year 1, you'll study introductory units in the key areas of sport management, coaching, development, sport psychology, the political and social context of sport, physical education, and research methods.Year 2 gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge of topics that interest you through a selection of optional units. These units will focus on areas connected to sport management, coaching, development, sport psychology, physical education, and the social context of sport, health and physical activity.In your final year, you'll carry out a year-long research project and advance your studies in the core areas of sport covered across this course.Informed teaching to advance your learningYou’ll learn from experts in areas such as sport management, marketing and media health and physical activity and coaching. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£25,400.00 (US$ 32,802) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Site

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Bath And North East Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying sport or coaching. This might include relevant reading or involvement in sport clubs or teams. When describing your experiences you should reflect on what you have learnt from them, how they have influenced your development or how they are relevant to your future studies. Your enthusiasm and experiences are more important than which subjects you have previously studied.

GCSE requirements

GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C

GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

A level Typical offer

AAB – A*AC

AAB or A*BB or A*AC in three A levels.

A level Contextual offer

BBB or ABC

BBB or ABC in three A levels.

A level Alternative offer

ABB - A*BC

We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

6, 6, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer

5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

35 points overall and 5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer

DDD

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)

DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF).

OCR Cambridge Technical Typical offer

D*DD

Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

AB in Advanced Highers

AB in two Advanced Highers.

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

33 credits at Distinction

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above.

 

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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The University of Bath offers its students a world-class education, with excellent facilities in an idyllic location.

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