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BA (Hons) Sport Development

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course can open doors to a wide variety of career opportunities. You could work for one of the UK’s Active Partnerships or National Governing Bodies of Sport. Alternatively, you could gain employment with community sports foundations, local authorities, school sports partnerships, sport-based charities, and event companies.

Our graduates have gone on to develop careers in education settings, including working as PE and primary school teachers.

We are committed to ensuring that the opportunity to experience an education here at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us to study for your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary.

Bursaries are usually awarded depending on household income, whilst scholarships are available for a number of areas and are based on sporting or academic excellence.

Our Beckett Careers Team will support you with all aspects of your career planning, throughout university and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or want to gain experience alongside your studies, need help preparing an application, or exploring graduate job options, we can provide expert support every step of the way!

Throughout your university journey and up to five years after you graduate you'll have access to a broad range of support and tools to help you with:

Getting ready to apply for jobs

Working on your CV

Preparing for an interview

Applying for graduate vacancies or placements

Connecting with employers and organisations

General Eligibility

GCSEs

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2, and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with 104-120 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels

Pass overall with 104-120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core

Scottish Awards

104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above

Irish Leaving Certificate

104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above

International baccalaureate

104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Personal, Professional & Academic Development

  • Structure & Development of Sport

  • Sociology of Sport

  • Sport & Politics

  • Sports Operations Management

  • Physical Activity in the Community

2 Year 2
  • Community Sport Development

  • Employability in Sport Development

  • Project Management in Sport

  • Research Methods for Sport Development

  • Managing Sport Development

Option modules may include

  • Marketing Communications

  • Adapted Outdoor Adventure

  • Principles & Practice of Physical Activity & Public Health

  • Soccer & Society

  • Working with Children

3 Year 3
  • Sport & Community Development

  • Strategic Management of Sport Development

  • Sport Development in Practice

  • Sports Development Final Year Project (Dissertation, Consultancy, or Team Project)

Option modules may include

  • Work Placement (Sandwich degree only)

  • Sport, Peace-Building & International Development

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Additional Information

This course is available: 6 years (part-time)

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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