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Applied Sports Studies in Athletics BSc (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Headingley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Explore your sporting passion as a competing athlete as you build real-life professional experience. You’ll work with us and our partnership organisations in your chosen sport.

If you’re an athlete competing at national or international level, or you have significant coaching experience, this degree will enable you to build your professional experience in athletics.As part of this course, you’ll:- Study four key areas: sport performance, sport management, sport coaching and contemporary issues- Develop academic and professional skills, applying these into your chosen sport- Work with our industry partners including key employers, for example, Leeds Rhinos (rugby and netball), Leeds United and British Athletics- Apply your learning around these areas of study to your chosen sport setting - Gain breadth and depth of work experience from day one through modules, volunteering, coaching qualifications and paid employment- Decide whether to focus on one discipline area, or maintain a breadth as you progress through your degree


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Placements and work experience

You’ll work with various companies or clubs in the Leeds region to build up valuable industry experience throughout your course. In both your first and second years you’ll complete a minimum of 100 hours’ formal work-based learning. In your third year, you’ll continue your sport-specific learning alongside tailored personal tutor sessions that will enable you to directly consider your next steps after graduation. Your Final Year Project will be relevant to both your intended career and employers’ needs.


Build your portfolio

Throughout your course you’ll have the opportunity to build and present evidence of your experience and planning through your personal and professional development portfolio whilst also gaining key employability experiences. Your portfolio will be a record of experiences you have engaged with both within modules and wider University opportunities and will range from those hosted by our sport-specific partners, to other activities closely aligned with possible employment options.


Breadth of learning

Your learning will be informed by current policy, high standards in professional practice and applied theory so you’ll graduate with the skills you’ll need to work in the sports industry. You’ll learn in a group with fellow students studying the same area of sporting and professional interest, with opportunities to enhance your learning through sharing across sporting contexts. This means you’ll be ready for roles within the sports industry aligned to your area of specialism and beyond.


Your Carnegie School of Sport community

As a Carnegie School of Sport student, you’ll join an inclusive, supportive and caring community. Your learning will be facilitated by expert tutors, alongside professionals within your chosen sport setting with a wealth of industry experience and have access to specialist facilities in the Carnegie School of Sport Building at Headingley Campus.


Why study Applied Sport Studies in Athletics at Leeds Beckett University...

- Applied, context-driven learning within your chosen sport setting- Developed in partnership with sports industry organisations- Strong focus on employability - Build up work-based learning experiences immediately- Breadth of specialist facilities- Develop skills and knowledge that are in-demand in professional contexts and with employers

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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16,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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UCAS Points : 104 - 120

A minimum of 64-80 from two A Levels or equivalent, e.g. BTEC Nationals or Cambridge Technicals, excluding General Studies).

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University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    66th

  • Campus address

    Leeds Beckett University, City Campus, Leeds, Leeds, LS1 3HE, England

Leeds Beckett is a global university, with an alumni community based in 174 countries around the world.
LBU degrees are available to study in-country in Botswana, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.
International students can apply for scholarships and receive in-country application support in China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar, and Vietnam.

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