Overview

This Sports Studies (Hons) course from University of Hertfordshire is ideal for you if you’re passionate about sport, coaching, management and the broader social and psychological dimensions of sport and physical activity. The course provides a solid foundation for your future career in sports delivery, education, business or community-based roles.

Key facts

The sports studies course covers a wide range of subjects, including sport management, coaching, sport science, psychology, sociology, research methods, leadership, ethics and events management.

You'll benefit from hands-on learning through practical workshops, coaching sessions, and performance testing. There is also the option of a sandwich year or study abroad placement to gain real-world experience and boost your CV and future employment prospects.

The course is shaped with input from sports employers and industry bodies such as the LTA, Hertfordshire Sports Village and Watford FC. This ensures the degree remains relevant and practical for today’s sports industry.

Careers

Graduates go on to exciting careers in coaching, development, management, marketing, media, performance analysis and health promotion, or pursue further study such as PGCE teacher training.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding the Sports Industry

Sports as Social and Global Phenomena

Developing an Academic Approach

Sport Operations

Sport Media and Communications

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 588 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points: 112–120

A Level: BBC– BBB

BTEC: DMM-DDM

Accepted T Levels: 112–120 UCAS points

IB requirement: 112-120 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17450 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

EU Students full time: £17450

Part time

UK Students: £1190 per 15 credits

International and EU Students: £2180 per 15 credits

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Disciplines

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