BA (Hons) in Sports Studies
University of Stirling
Key Information
Campus location
Stirling, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
48 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
Overview
Interested in the management and delivery of sport? Wonder how psychology enhances sports performance? Considered the local and global importance and impact of sport? If you’re thinking about a career in sport, a tailored Sports degree from Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence will help you be the difference.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 We're ranked Top 5 in Scotland and Top 10 in the UK for Sports Science (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022)
#2 We're experts in sport and exercise psychology, sport culture, sport management, and health and exercise science
#3 We have national governing sport bodies such as Scottish Swimming based on campus; giving you opportunities for valuable networking and practical experiences
Curriculum
We’ve developed a range of combined courses that provides our graduates with a breadth of knowledge and practical experiences that can be applied to a wide range of sport related careers. Our courses are flexible: we offer a wide variety of module options and it can be combined with a range of subjects, including Accountancy, Business, Journalism, Marketing and Education.
You can choose from modules exploring four subject areas:
- Sports policy and management
- Physical activity and health
- Sports development and coaching
- Sport, culture and society
In addition, our extracurricular volunteering opportunities and Sport Union clubs enable you to earn qualifications and gain valuable sport management experience alongside your academic degree.
Teaching
Students are taught through a mix of lectures, seminars, practicals and workshops. There are six weekly lectures - two per module - supported by seminars and workshops. On top of this core contact time, around 30 hours of independent study is expected each week. In addition to conventional lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops, Sports Studies uses a virtual learning environment and internet technology to support its teaching programme.