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Sports Development with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

University of East Anglia

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Overview

Train for a record-breaking career in sports participation, sports coaching, performance sport or sport and physical activity development at one of the UK’s best university sports facilities.You’ll learn how to link theory with practice whilst enjoying the extensive sporting facilities at UEA. Hone your skills as a development practitioner within the highly regarded School of Education and Lifelong Learning with an embedded placement and research experience as part of the course.On this course, you’ll spend your third year studying abroad before returning to UEA for your final year.

About This Course

In your first year, you’ll explore the key areas underpinning the study of physical education, sport and fitness, and sport and physical activity development. Through core modules in the areas of psychology, physiology, skill acquisition and health, you’ll discover factors influencing the performance, participation and development of individuals within physical education, sport and physical activity settings. You’ll also gain delivery-specific knowledge across a range of games activities. We attract students from a range of academic backgrounds, so the module Academic and Professional Practice is designed to facilitate a smooth transition into higher education study for everyone, and will enable you to test out your preferences through voluntary work. We operate a common suite of Year 1 modules in our Physical Education, Sport and Health cluster, which means you’ll have the opportunity to transfer to one of the following courses after Year 1: - BSc Physical Education, Sport and Health - BSc Physical Education - BSc Physical Activity and Health In your second and fourth years, you’ll study a combination of compulsory and optional modules covering different aspects of the sport and physical activity development landscape. In your final year, you’ll also complete a research project under the supervision of a lecturer who’s actively engaged in research. This is a great opportunity to delve into an area you’re passionate about. You’ll get the chance to collect and analyse data, turning those findings into a substantial research report. This will help you demonstrate a wide range of applicable workplace skills. You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue a range of nationally accredited coaching and officiating awards alongside the set curriculum. All of these will enhance your employability and widen your horizons. We have support from an excellent careers adviser who will support you with your personal development and applications into relevant sector roles.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 20,600per year

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

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University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of East Anglia UEA, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, England

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UEA is a highly-respected university offering a safe environment on the edge of the beautiful and diverse city of Norwich and traditional English countryside.
UEA's global student body is well supported from the moment of application, right through to becoming an alumnus, with student satisfaction a key priority.
Key employers for UEA's international students include Siemens, BDO, HSBC, PwC and Apple.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sports Science

    6th out of 86 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    151 71%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    9th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.59 90%

    2nd

    10

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