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Higher National Certificate in Sport at De Montfort University - UCAS

De Montfort University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Pearson EDI

Higher National Certificate in Sport

Course summary

Studied over two years, your BTEC Level 4 and 5 Higher National Certificate and Diploma in Sport* will allow you to develop an understanding of both theoretical and practical issues relating to a career in sports. They are designed to reflect the increasing need for high-quality professional and technical education pathways at Levels 4 and 5, providing you with a clear line of sight for employment and progression to a degree at Level 6. UCAS POINTS: Up to 240 UCAS points available (120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5) dependant on grade achieved. These full-time blended learning programmes enable the development of key skills employers and universities require. Learners will take part in various types of assessments such as practical demonstrations, research and analysis, and working independently or as part of a team in scenario-based assessments where they will practice and apply their new knowledge in situations they may face in the future. The transferable skills include: Cognitive and problem-solving skills Research and analytical skills Intra-personal skills Interpersonal skills Commercial skills Business skills You will study: HNC | Level 4* Physical Activity, Lifestyle & Health The Sport Landscape Project Management (Pearson-set unit) Coaching Practice and Skill Development Anatomy & Physiology Operation Management & Leadership Nutrition Technology in Sport *Subject to approval

Modules

Physical Activity, Lifestyle & Health The Sport Landscape Project Management (Pearson-set unit) Coaching Practice and Skill Development Anatomy & Physiology Operation Management & Leadership Nutrition Technology in Sport


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C604
Institution code:
D26
Campus name:
SCL Education Group
Campus code:
T

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

There are no qualification requirements for this course.

GCSEs at grade 9 to 4 in Maths and English and a Level 3 in sport, business, health and fitness qualification at merit or an Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution.* Mature student: interview-based and relevant work experience. UK resident foreign nationality students: the international equivalent of the above. We are open to hearing from learners who do not meet the exact entry requirements to explore suitability.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £6500 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6500 Year 1
Scotland £6500 Year 1
Wales £6500 Year 1
Channel Islands £6500 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £6500 Year 1
EU £16250 Year 1
International £16250 Year 1

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

*subject to the government, as is expected, passing legislation to formalise the increase Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government
Higher National Certificate in Sport at De Montfort University - UCAS