10May
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Hartpury University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Unlock your potential with our BSc (Hons) Sports Performance programme, designed for those passionate about a career in the professional sports industry. This dynamic course combines professional practice, research, and performance-oriented modules, equipping you for success, while fostering a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be a well-rounded professional. With a focus on real-world application and industry connections, this programme will help you achieve a minimum of 190 hours of industry experience, where you can align your sport performance interests and gain key employability skills. Opportunities can include working across our Sports Academy as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as gaining experience working with one of our key professional sport partners.
Modules
Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future. Modules include: Introduction to Professional Practice in Sport, Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise Scientists, Research and Data Skills in Sport, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Principles of Strength and Conditioning, Applied Professional Practice in Sport, The Sport and Exercise Scientist, The Sport and Exercise Researcher, Applied Performance Analysis, Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Injuries in Sport and Exercise, Advanced Professional Practice in Sport, Sport Research Project, High Performing Teams.
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:
- C617
- Institution code:
- H22
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
International applicants
We have a strong global community, with students and staff from over 60 countries. Our dedicated International team will support you through every step of your university journey – from initial enquiry to enrolment and graduation. They’ll guide you through living and learning in the UK, making your application, visas, student finance, accommodation and much more. You’ll be welcomed to an International Orientation weekend, where they’ll arrange for you to be collected from your airport on arrival and support you to settle in to university life in your first term. As an international student, you’re guaranteed accommodation in your first year, see website for terms and conditions.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 - 80 points
A level - DDD - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
T Level
In addition to the above, we require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), to include English and Maths. We will consider equivalencies including but not limited to functional skills level 2, Irish Ordinary level, National 5s, IB standard level. We will consider combinations of level three qualifications. We welcome applications from individuals with equivalent, non-UK qualifications and mature students (over 21) with industry experience. We will also consider other relevant level 3 qualifications, such as Personal Training. We may interview as part of the application process. We welcome applications from individuals who are completing a Level 3 Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) in combination with an additional level 3 qualification such as A Level, Level 3 Extended Certificate, Level 3 Diploma. The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 64 UCAS tariff points, providing this is combined with relevant experience.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18150 | Year 1 |
| International | £18150 | 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
For full fee details including sandwich year, international tuition fees and additional costs relating to this programme please visit the course page on our website.
Sponsorship information
Studying a degree is a worthwhile investment, providing opportunities and experiences to help you to carve out a rewarding and successful future. We know that accessing funding, in the form of loans, grants, bursaries and scholarships, can make studying a degree possible for many students. Alongside government loans, Hartpury University and our partners offer a range of financial support packages to eligible students applying for our courses. Please visit our student finance page for more information on what’s on offer to help you with your study costs: http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/facilities/life-at-hartpury/finance/
Provider information
Hartpury University
Hartpury House
Hartpury
Gloucester
GL19 3BE