Overview

The Sport Studies with optional placement year (Hons) degree offered at Ulster University fosters the academic and professional skills needed to find employment in the sport and leisure industry. Social science modules (e.g. sociology of sport, politics of sport, sports policy & planning) alongside other modules (e.g. physical education, sports coaching, sports development and management) combine to offer you a rich and diverse coverage of the academic study of sport.

Career opportunities:

Career Destination Statistics indicate a significant number of sports graduates go on to study the PGCE in Physical Education or other postgraduate qualifications both at the University of Ulster and at other institutions in the UK and abroad.

Sports Development

Sports Management

PE teacher

Recreational Sports Coach

Primary Schools Coach

Recreational Officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sports Development
Politics of Sport
Sociology of Sport
Sports Management
Sport Research and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

360-480

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Sports Management Sport and Exercise Science View 190 other Bachelors in Sports Management 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level requirement: AAB

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma: award profile DDD

Irish Leaving Certificate: 136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level

Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades BBB

Scottish Highers: Grades BBBBB

Higher Education: Overall average of 73% plus 73% in each level three module. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. (120 credit NI Access course)

GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language / Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17490 GBP / year

≈ 17490 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Scotland, Wales Islands Fees £9,790.00

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 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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Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Belfast

Funding

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