Sport Studies
BA(Hons)
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
UCAS code C603
About the course
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.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary
A-levels:
BBB.ND/C (Level 3):
DDM.International Baccalaureate:
32 points.QAA-approved access course:
acceptable; subject-specific units.GCSE (minimum grade C):
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.For equivalent international qualifications
We can help you meet our English language entry requirements
For help meeting English language requirements contact our
Language Institute.We can help you meet our academic entry requirements
For help meeting academic entry requirements contact our
International College.If you cannot find your country listed, please email admissions@brighton.ac.uk
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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
You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:
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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 and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
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.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.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) 12,500 GBP -
Location
Location
Eastbourne Eastbourne is a thriving town which offers traditional seaside attractions, modern nightlife, good shopping and a wide range of sporting activities. It’s one of the sunniest places in the UK.
Our Eastbourne campus is located at the foot of the South Downs National Park, about ten minutes walk from the seafront and 20 minutes from the pier and Eastbourne town centre. Almost 3,000 students are based here.
View campus maps and directions
Living in Eastbourne
Eastbourne’s buzzing university community and compact town gives it a laid back and friendly feel. The town combines the traditional seaside attractions with modern nightlife, a wide range of sporting activities and an exciting arts scene.
Social scene
The student community in Eastbourne ensures it has a thriving social scene, with dedicated student nights at many of the town’s pubs and clubs. Eastbourne’s expanding nightlife includes trendy cocktail bars, laid-back country pubs and modern nightclubs.
Arts
The striking Towner contemporary art museum in Eastbourne features international exhibitions as well as a permanent art collection. Eastbourne's six theatres give you a chance to see West End musicals, touring shows, live music and comedy.
Sports
Eastbourne has long been the home of pre-Wimbledon tennis tournaments at Devonshire Park. Eastbourne also hosts an extreme sports festival and the Beachy Head Marathon that takes place across the South Downs National Park.
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Staff profiles
Dr Jayne Caudwell
Course leader
Jayne is the principal lecturer and course leader for Sport Studies BA(Hons) and Sport Studies with Physical Education BA(Hons).
Her teaching and research interests are concerned with gender, sexuality, feminist theory and qualitative research methodologies.
She came to the University of Brighton in 2004 from Leeds Metropolitan University where she worked on the Physical Activity, Exercise and Health degree.
Dr Daniel Burdsey
Senior lecturer
Dan obtained an Upper Second Class BSc(Hons) in Sport and Recreation Studies (University of Birmingham, 1998), an MA (Distinction) in Sociology of Sport (University of Leicester, 1999) and a PhD in Sociology (Brunel University, 2004).
He teaches on a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules related to the sociology of sport, leisure and popular culture. He is also the head of undergraduate admissions for the school and chairs the admissions forum.
During the late 1990s he was a member of the Leicester City FC Anti-Racist Task Force which initiated the Foxes Against Racism project and he has since carried out consultancy work around British Asian football fans (with the Asian Football Network) for the FA Premier League and Fulham FC.
Dan has discussed his research in a number of media outlets, including BBC Radio Four, BBC Radio Five Live, BBC Radio Asian Network, BBC Radio West Midlands, Radio Ramadan Edinburgh and The Islam Channel.
Dan is on the editorial board for Sport in Society and International Sport Studies. He is interested in supervising doctoral students working in areas related to his research interests.
Dr Gillian Lines
Senior lecturer
CertEd(teacher status) Human Movement, Education and Social Studies; BEd (Hons) Human Movement -Social Aspects (Chelsea College of Physical Education, University of Sussex); MA Physical Education (Brighton Polytechnic); PhD (University of Brighton).
She has until recently been programme leader for the Sport and Leisure Cultures undergraduate courses and course leader for the BA(Hons) Leisure and Sport Studies with PE.
Gill is teaching predominantly in the social history of sport, media and gender studies in sport and leisure and professional studies in Physical Education. She co-edited The Production and Consumption of Sport Cultures, Leisure, Culture and Commerce' (LSA, 1998) with Udo Merkel and Ian Mcdonald and has published in journals such as Media, Culture and Society, Bulletin of Physical Education and The Journal of Teaching Physical Education
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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.
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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.
