Student views - Sport Studies and Management
Alexandra Botting
Sport and Leisure Management BA(Hons)
When I visited the campus in Eastbourne, I was overwhelmed by its stunning surroundings, fantastic facilities and welcoming community – it’s hard to explain but it just felt 'right'.
The best three years
I am now in my final year and I can honestly say it has been the best three years of my life. Not only have I learned so much academically, I have also learned so much more about myself on a personal level.
Preparing for London 2012
The placement element of this course provided me with the platform to achieve an internship within the Government Relations department at the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).
Never in a million years did I think I would be working with high profile names such as Lord Sebastian Coe and Dame Tessa Jowell to help ensure cross-party support for the Games.
I was trusted with the coordination of dignitary hosting for the London Prepares series and this level of responsibility was only achieved through my academic capabilities and business acumen, which I learned at university.
Brilliant opportunities
I have already secured a job for when I finish studying, starting just five days after my final hand in! I even have to take a day’s leave to attend my graduation ceremony! This proves that although the jobs market is tough, there are still brilliant opportunities for candidates with relevant transferrable skills.
The expertise of staff and the standard of facilities at the University of Brighton, have allowed me to achieve things I never thought possible.
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.
Diverse disciplines
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.
The variety 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 firsthand experience of the topics, which benefits students massively.
Scholarship recognition
The staff are extremely supportive and always encourage you to achieve your full potential. I was lucky enough to be awarded a scholarship from the university and this award really gave me a boost to carry on and achieve throughout the duration of my studies.
It is also proof that the effort and hard work that students put in does not go unnoticed.
