Course summary
OVERVIEW UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Development focuses on how to help people lead healthy, active lifestyles. You'll learn both about the development of sport and development through sport by exploring sports contributions to health, communities, economies, and societies on global and local scales. This degree is unique in Scotland and was developed in consultation with partners from national sport organisations and governing bodies, NHS and the third sector, as well as senior sport development officers and expert coaches. These strong links to industry are reflected in course design, work experience opportunities, and employment opportunities available to UWS students. PRACTICAL FOCUS We have excellent links with a number of clubs and organisations, including many Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) football clubs, Active Schools, and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, which provide work-based learning opportunities throughout the course. We also encourage students to identify organisations with which they may have affiliations or interest and are able to provide appropriate placement opportunities during their course. CAREER PROSPECTS This degree will prepare you for a successful career in sport development but also sport, leisure, health, and education settings in general. You would be expected to be able assist/lead: // Local authorities // Active Schools // Third sector // Enterprise and management // Sport, physical activity and health and education programmes Jobs It will equip you with the knowledge and skills to find opportunities in a wide range of roles, including: Sport and Club Development Officers, Health and Well-being Officers, and Sport, leisure, or project managers Further Studies Some of our graduates go on to postgraduate courses in PE teaching, by undertaking a one-year teaching qualification (PGDE/QTS) in Physical Education; some have progressed their studies to master's degrees in Sport Coaching, Sport Management, and International Tourism and Events Management; others have taken part in or led funded research projects with partner organisations leading to PhD.
Modules
Throughout the course, a variety of topics will be covered starting from a basic understanding of sport development, sport coaching, and sport and exercise science. You will then develop your understanding of sport policy, coaching practice, and psycho-social aspects of sport and physical activity.. In later years you will begin to specialise in sport development, putting theory into practice through placements. You will study modules including social issues in sport, sport management and enterprise, as well as modules exploring key domains of public health and physical education. Your final year will consolidate the theory you have learned with sport-related modules including global issues in sport development and operational aspects of sport and physical activity while offering a range of optional modules for you to explore your specialist interests These include sport development and the outdoors, interventions in sport and physical activity, adapted and inclusive sport, and mental health in sport and physical activity. You will complete your studies by presenting a dissertation on a topic of your choice. Check the 'Course Details' section on the course entry on the UWS website for more information on topics covered per year.
Assessment method
Our BSc Sport Development degree uses a range of student-centred approaches via a hybrid learning model. This means students will have both synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences which includes self-directed interaction with prepared content like videos and activities you do in your own time (asynchronous) as well as live events to promote social learning and skill development (synchronous) via , tutorials and seminars, practical workshops and exercises in a simulated work environment, small group teaching and group project work. We use a variety of assessment methods on the degree itself. The below list provides a guide to the types of assessment methods you can expect: // group and individual work // multiple-choice exams // reflective practice reports // essays // case study // practical examination // research production // journal reviews // multimedia presentation
How to apply
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:
- C600
- Institution code:
- U40
- Campus name:
- Lanarkshire Campus
- Campus code:
- I
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 2 Entry: A Levels: BBB including Science and PE International Baccalaureate: 30 points with 3 subjects at H4, including PE and English at H4 SQA HNC: Coaching & Developing Sport; Sport Coaching & Development; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Applied Sports Science; Applied Sports & Exercise Science; Physical Activity & Health with A in Graded Unit SQA HND: Sports Therapy (with B in Graded Unit); Applied Sport Science; Coaching & Developing Sport; Fitness Health & Exercise; Sport Coaching & Development; Physical Activity & Health with BB (HNDs with 2 Graded Units) or BBC (HNDs with 3 Graded Units) Year 3 Entry: SQA HND: Applied Sports Science; Coaching & Developing Sport; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Sport Coaching & Development; Physical Activity & Health with AA or A (double or single graded units respectively)
International applicants
ACADEMIC TECHNOOGY APPROVAL SCHEME (ATAS) CERTIFICATE You do not require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate before you can be considered for an unconditional offer of study on this undergraduate BEng (Hons) degree course. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. These are shown below.
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 69 points
A level - DDD
Scottish Higher - BCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H4, H4, H4
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
T Level - M
Year 1: SWAP Access to STEM; Access to Humanities; Access to Life Sciences; Access to Health & Biological Sciences with Grades BBB .
Minimum Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 63 points
A level - DDD
Scottish Higher - CCC
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H4, H4, H4
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
Trinity ISE | Pass | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS. All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of: // Native speakers of English // Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise) // non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification) The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.
UWS's English language requirements
https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
EU | £18000* | Year 1 |
International | £18000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Provider information
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley Campus
High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BE