Sport and Social Sciences

Entry requirements

Personal Statement:

The personal statement is important in demonstrating your motivation for applying to the programme. You may wish to use the following pointers:

know what you want - not all sports courses are the same
Sports Science versus Social Science of Sport
why Sport & Social Sciences? Be specific
what do you want to do in the future?
why do you have a passion for sport?
do you have any vocational qualifications?
have you been involved in any other related activities that you think would be relevant to your application? (Volunteering, hobbies etc).

Contextual Information:

Include any evidence of any activities that demonstrate initiative, particularly those that are voluntary. For instance, if you are an elite athlete competing at international level or have any other extra-curricular activities.

A Levels

Typical Offer: A2: AAB

in exceptional circumstances we may make a slightly lower offer.

Essential:

In addition to the above, we would normally look for five grade A* - C passes at GCSE, (or equivalent Level 2 qualification) including English & Maths
General Studies is excluded
Languages which are intended for non-native speakers are not normally acceptable when taken by native speakers of that language

Each application is treated on its merits, but as a guide we would expect a student to pass the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 39 credits achieved from units awarded at Merit or Distinction, including at least 33 credits achieved from units awarded at Distinction. Applicants must also achieve GCSE equivalence in English and maths, if equivalent qualifications have not already been achieved.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a high academic standard and may be invited to submit an additional piece of writing for consideration by the Admissions Tutor.

BTEC

Typical Offer: BTEC Extended Diploma in a related discipline with a Distinction profile (DDD).

Essential level 2 requirement:

In addition to the above, we would normally look for five grade A* - C passes at GCSE, (or equivalent Level 2 qualification) including English and Mathematics.

Cambridge Pre-U

Typical Offer: D3, D3, M2

Diplomas

Will consider Advanced Diplomas where combined with the Additional and Specialist Learning outlined below.

Advanced Diploma at grade A/B with grade B in the Principal Learning and grade A in the Extended Project.

The Extended Project should be a piece of written work such as a piece of applied research.

Required Additional and Specialist Learning:

A level: grade A

National Award: Distinction with distinction in all units

Preferred subjects: PE/Sport/Sociology/Psychology/Media Studies/Politics/Science

Other subjects will be considered on an individual basis.

Level 2 requirement:

We would normally look for five grade A* - C passes at GCSE, (or equivalent Level 2 qualification) including English & Maths

European Baccalaureate

Typical Offer: 77%

International Baccalaureate

Typical Offer: 35+ points

International Students

We accept a wide range of non-UK qualifications as entry either to our Foundation Year or directly on to the first year of our undergraduate programmes. For further information please visit our International Office web page.

English Language Qualifications:

We would normally require all applicants whose first language is not English to provide evidence of English language proficiency and we may ask you to take an English language test.

The minimum requirement for Coach Education and Sports Development is IELTS 6.5 with no subject less than 6.0. Applicants should submit their results by 31st July. For a list of other English language qualifications we accept please go to the English Language Entry Requirements web page.

Irish Leaving Certificate

Typical Offer: AAAABB all at Higher level

Scottish Highers

Typical Offer: AAABB at Higher level to include AA at Advanced Higher level

Welsh Baccalaureate

We welcome applicants offering the Welsh Baccalaureate Core alongside A levels; we are aware of the range of skills and qualities which it develops and of the additional work which it demands. Please see the A level entry for subject combination details.

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