8Jun
UndergraduateCourse 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
25Jan
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
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 - 120 - 108 points
A level - BCC
Scottish Higher - AABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
T Level - M
Year 1: SWAP Access to STEM (BBB); Access to Life Sciences (BBB). As entry to year 3 is very competitive some applicants with HND with AA in the Graded Unit may be offered Year 2 entry, subject to availability.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 108 points
A level - BCC
Scottish Higher - BBBB
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Audition
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 |
DUO LINGO In addition ot the above English Language tests, for 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90. 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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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 | £17250* | Year 1 |
| International | £17250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career.
In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory.
Check the course entry on our website for more more information.
Provider information
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley Campus
High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BE