Sport Studies BA(Hons)
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Overview
If you are interested in understanding sport and leisure from a social science viewpoint, this course is for you. The course takes a cross-disciplinary approach to explore the social, political and cultural roles of sport in today's society.
You are encouraged to take account of issues as diverse as inequality, nationalism, gender, celebrity, commercialisation, exclusion, and to reflect on major sporting events such as the Olympic Games and the football, rugby and cricket World Cups.
You will develop a broad understanding of the place of sport in society, preparing you for a wide range of sport-related careers.
The degree allows you to engage with a range of academic disciplines including cultural studies, media studies, history, politics, sociology, philosophy and policy analysis, as well as applied interests including sport and leisure management, sport development, physical education, coach education, outdoor education and sport journalism.
Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
UCAS code C603
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Course content
Course structure
In year 1 and 2 you will follow a wide introductory programme. One sixth of your time may be spent taking optional modules, such as practical sport sessions in physical education, outdoor education and coaching, leisure management, sport development and policy, or sport journalism. Half of year 3 will be your own module choices.
At the beginning of year 2 you may apply for an alternative route, the Sport Studies with Physical Education BA(Hons) degree. This prepares you for the PGCE PE course - an additional year's study that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Choosing the 'with PE' route opens up opportunities in teaching as well as coaching and sport development.
Areas of study
Topics within this area of study include the role of sport and leisure in people's lives; debates over the purpose and roles of sport in society, the ethics of sport, questions of governance and media representation, and how politics, economics, legal and social issues influence sport.
Syllabus
Year 1
Sport, Leisure and Social History
Introduction to Sports Policy
Introduction to Graduate Skills and Research Methods
Introduction to Sociology and Social Theory
Introduction to Politics and SportYear 2
Sport and Social Theory
Politics and Policy in Sport
Research Design and Evaluation
Sport, Leisure and the Media
Personal and Professional Development in Sport, Leisure and Exercise Contexts
Options include:
Youth and Youth Cultures
Globalisation and Sport
A range of physical activity modulesYear 3
Dissertation
Theorising Critical Issues in Sport
Options include:
Sports Fictions and Biographies
Race, Ethnicity and Popular Culture
Sport, Leisure and Deviant Behaviour
Gender Issues and Physical Culture
Sport Spaces and Places
Football, Culture and Community
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyA-levels:
BBB.BTEC
DDM.International Baccalaureate:
32 points.Access to HE Diploma
pass (at least 45 credits at level 3) in humanities, history or politics preferred, with 18 credits at merit or above.GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
at least five subjects including English language and mathematics. We do not accept Functional Skills or Key Skills as a GCSE equivalent. Applicants must have already passed, or be in the process of taking the required GCSEs.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements. -
Location
Location
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Career opportunities
Graduates are equipped for a variety of careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors, or to undertake more specialised postgraduate study. Typical positions include sport / leisure development officer and community sports leader, as well as coaching positions.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BA(Hons) Sport Studies [K1EA011] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 12,900 GBP -
Student views
William Grey
Sport Studies BA(Hons)
After reading the prospectus and finding out what this course had to offer, the choice to attend the University of Brighton was an easy one.
With a wide array of modules to choose from, you really are in control of your learning and can create the degree that best suits you, your interests and your future aspirations.
The great thing about this course is that it fits in with a variety of different academic disciplines which allows you to mix and match from a selection of courses. This keeps things interesting as you are experiencing a wide range of issues.
Learning about such events as the Olympics and the issues that accompany it in terms of nationalism, commercialisation and politics, offers students a different perspective than the one shown in the media that only celebrates these events without any critical analysis.
This course offers the added bonus of having lecturers who are active in research, meaning they have first-hand experience of the topics, which benefits students massively.
