This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.
University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
If you hold a sports science or coaching-related foundation degree, or an equivalent qualification, this top-up programme allows you to earn a BSc (Hons) degree in just one year. You'll explore performance analysis within a multidisciplinary scientific context, including psychology, strength and conditioning, and applied research. The course is designed to provide you with essential skills, hands-on experiences, and professional networks. From the start, it integrates theory with practical application, keeping you at the forefront of performance analysis. Additionally, you'll complete a placement in areas such as performance analysis, sports coaching, health and fitness, teaching, or sports science support.
Modules
• Year one: Dissertation, Placement, Advanced Strength and Conditioning, Advanced Performance Analysis, and Advanced Topics in Sports Psychology.
Assessment method
Assessment will include coursework, oral presentations, poster presentations, and written and practical exams.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C603
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must have completed a Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching validated by the University of Salford with a minimum of Pass. Applications are also welcome from individuals who have passed a relevant foundation degree (sports coaching science, sports science). The foundation degree must have contained study of sports psychology, research methods, performance analysis and strength and conditioning.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
Clearing contact details
Clearing Line
0300 555 5030
Additional information
Saturday 5 July 9.30am-4pm Monday 7 July – Wednesday 13 Aug, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Thursday 14 August 7:30am-7pm Friday 15 August 8am-6pm Saturday 16 August 10am-2pm Monday 18 August 9am-5pm Tuesday 19 onwards 10am-4pm (with the exception of Thursday 21 August 9am-5pm) Monday 25 August CLOSED (bank holiday)