Course Overview

During your first year of study, you will have the opportunity to undertake technical qualifications in a range of industry-relevant areas including sports coaching, exercise training & health and safety. These opportunities will ensure that you have the appropriate qualifications and experience to apply for one of the many work placement opportunities on offer both on and off campus. We will also support you to seek opportunities to work or study abroad. Work placements can give you a critical EDGE in gaining professional employment on graduation. Students who have graduated from Sports, Physical Education & Health (Dance) will go on to work in careers both within and beyond the Sport Industry.

This practice-focused, specialist pathway will enable a range of career opportunities, fed by the increased demand for dance engagement and participation in a variety of settings designed to meet those demands by preparing skilled practitioners of the future. The programme will prepare you for careers focusing on dance, sport and physical activity in a range of industry sectors such as Education, Arts and Culture, Tourism, Sport, Leisure and Health. Other students will continue on further study at the master’s and doctoral levels or undertake a postgraduate certificate in Education.

General Eligibility

Minimum three A levels to include grades BB. No specific subjects are required. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is considered the third subject.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.