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School of Sport and Service Management

From our campus in Eastbourne, we have built a reputation of which the school, our local community, students and graduates are very proud.

Our students' experience is enriched by our involvement with businesses, local and international community groups, and professional organisations that contribute to furthering knowledge and raising standards. We equip our students to thrive as they enter employment by linking academic study to professional practice, making our graduates much sought after in the job market.

We have invested heavily in our facilities and have a team of motivated academic staff, many of whom are leaders in their fields. Through our consultancy, research and voluntary work we not only create a learning environment that is constantly evolving but contribute to positive developments in both the local and global community.

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Undergraduate courses

  • Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation Science BSc(Hons)
  • Nutrition BSc(Hons)
  • Physical Education BA(Hons)
  • Physical Education BA(Hons) with QTS
  • Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons)
  • Sport and Fitness BSc(Hons) top-up degree
  • Sport BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year
  • Sport Coaching and Development BA(Hons) top-up degree
  • Sport Coaching BSc(Hons)
  • Sport Management BSc(Hons)
  • Sport Studies BA(Hons)
  • Strength and Conditioning BSc(Hons)

Postgraduate courses

  • (Secondary) Dance PGCE
  • (Secondary) Physical Education PGCE
  • Applied Exercise Physiology MSc (PGCert PGDip)
  • Applied Sport Physiology MSc (PGCert PGDip)
  • Sport and Exercise Science MRes
  • Sport and International Development MRes
  • Strength and Conditioning MSc

Postgraduate research degrees

Find out about studying for a research degree with us

About us

Modern facilities

Our innovative facilities will make your university experience interesting and relevant and help you to build real life skills. You will have access to a range of facilities which support our teaching, research and consultancy activities.

There are excellent computing and learning resource facilities at your disposal. The campus is fully networked with wireless access.

Facilities include:

  • two journalism newsrooms
  • extensive library
  • learning and technology suite
  • computer pool rooms
  • lecture theatres
  • free online journals  
  • restaurants
  • Students’ Union shop
  • two dance studios
  • two gymnasia and a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning suite
  • a culinary arts studio
  • six sport and exercise science laboratories.
Student in Culinary Arts StudioStudent in sport and exercise laboratory

Educational partners

We have built partnerships with local colleges and international institutions that attract students from around the world to the University of Brighton and give our students fantastic opportunities to study abroad.

With some universities and colleges we have exchange agreements in place, while with others we have agreements so that students who have graduated from their accredited programme can join programmes at the School of Sport and Service Management with advanced standing.

Contact us

If you have any questions please email sasmpartnerships@brighton.ac.uk.

Local partners

We work with a number of local colleges to deliver our foundation degrees. These include:

  • Brighton Metropolitan College
  • East Sussex College Group
  • Plumpton College.

International partners

We place great value on the partnerships that have been developed with internationally based educational institutions. Students currently studying or who have just graduated from an accredited programme at the institutions listed below are able to join the School of Sport and Service Management with advanced standing.

Our present partnership and admissions agreements are with:

  • Centro Superior de Hosteleria de Galicia, Spain
  • Deutsche Sporthochschule, Köln, Germany
  • Humboldt Universität zu, Berlin, Germany
  • IUBH, Bad Honnef, Germany
  • Thomas Moore, Belgium
  • Universidad Politécnica di Madrid, Spain
  • Université de Montpellier 1, France
  • Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Poland
  • Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, Appeldoorn, Netherlands.

Awards and accreditations

Awards and accreditations
Ofsted outstanding logo

The university has retained the highest possible rating of 'outstanding' for its primary and secondary initial teacher education provision, following inspection by Ofsted.

BASES accreditation logo We offer one of only a few BASES (The British Association of Sport and Exercise Science) endorsed programmes in the UK. Our laboratories are also accredited by BASES.
Chartered Institute of Marketing A number of tutors on our marketing programme are Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Chartered Marketers and are regularly involved in research and consultancy activities that keep their knowledge and skills current.
NCTJ Logo Our Journalism BA(Hons) and Sport Journalism BA(Hons) courses are accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
TASS logo The university is a TASS Accredited Centre as part of the Sport England Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme. Our laboratories will provide sport science and sport medicine support.
UNWTO Affiliate Member Logo

We are an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which informs our teaching and students learning.

CIMSPA logo

We are one of just 10 universities chosen to be a CIMSPA Higher Education Partner. The partnership offers many benefits for our students on sport-related programmes.

CIMSPA also endorse our Sport Management BSc(Hons) course.

Other industry partners

  • Association of Event Management Education
  • The United Nations World Tourism Organization
  • World Travel & Tourism Council
  • Association for Tourism and Leisure Education and Research (ATLAS)

Research and enterprise

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Research study through the Doctoral College

We offer research degree supervision leading to the award of MPhil or PhD, through the Doctoral College.

SESAME

Sport and Exercise Science and Sport Medicine Research Group

Conducts innovative, applied research to tackle modern day challenges in sport, health and occupational settings.

Chalk cliffs and the sea

Sport and Leisure Cultures Research Group

The group brings researchers together from across the social sciences, humanities, and industry.

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Work with our student talent

Giving our students relevant experience is a critical component of our courses. It also provides a number of opportunities for businesses and community organisations.

Our latest news

Upcoming seminar and Forbes accolade for pioneering Brighton alumna

Upcoming seminar and Forbes accolade for pioneering Brighton alumna

Dr Madeleine Orr is to host a research seminar on her work in sport ecology, which has seen Forbes list her among the leading young people in sport for 2021.

Podcast: Dr Kathy Martyn on healthy eating and Veganuary

Podcast: Dr Kathy Martyn on healthy eating and Veganuary

Recorded pre-lockdown, Dr Kathy Martyn our nutritionist discusses Veganuary, healthy eating, and how to stick to early year challenges we may have set ourselves.

Accreditation for our Nutrition Degree

Accreditation for our Nutrition Degree

We’re delighted to announce that our Nutrition BSc(Hons) has received accreditation from the Association for Nutrition (AfN) which will benefit both current and future students.

From PE to owning a clothing store!

From PE to owning a clothing store!

Joe Bayliss Jr studied Physical Education at Brighton and now owns a clothing store in Eastbourne.

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General enquiries

School of Sport and Service Management
University of Brighton
Hillbrow
Denton Road
Eastbourne BN20 7SR

Phone: +44 (0) 1273 643707
Email: sasm@brighton.ac.uk

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