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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Scottish Advanced Higher Access to HE Diploma Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal Extended Project International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Select student location
Northern Ireland Rest of WorldThis course will allow you to develop a critical, theoretical and practical understanding of sport, coaching and physical education, as well as knowledge of physiology, physical activity and health, skill acquisition, psychology and sport sociology.You will develop teaching, coaching, academic and scientific skills, and apply your knowledge and understanding to sport, education, health and other contexts in state-of-the-art facilities.You will take a series of modules which have been . Read more
This course will allow you to develop a critical, theoretical and practical understanding of sport, coaching and physical education, as well as knowledge of physiology, physical activity and health, skill acquisition, psychology and sport sociology.You will develop teaching, coaching, academic and scientific skills, and apply your knowledge and understanding to sport, education, health and other contexts in state-of-the-art facilities.You will take a series of modules which have been specifically designed to develop your research, vocational and employability skills, placing you in the best possible position to secure appropriate employment upon graduation.You can also add practical experience to your CV by undertaking a placement year, while our Coach and Volunteer Academy provides you with the opportunity to work alongside elite athletes in a range of job roles and sports on campus.The degree is likely to be of particular interest to those wishing to pursue careers in the fields of coaching, education, sport policy, physical activity and health promotion and/or allied professions.
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
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The sporting and athletic atmosphere here is great, everyone loves sports, such a good place to develop in any sports. However, the distance away from the town centre is quite..Read more
Date reviewed: 06 Dec 23The study and sporting facilities are world class, there is always so much to do on campus no matter what your interest..Read more
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
35 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AAB including at least one of the following preferred subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, History, Geography, Physical Education and English Literature or English Language.
AB, plus Highers at majority A/B grades
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
35 (6,6,5 HL) to include at least one of the following preferred subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social and Cultural Anthropology, History, Geography, Sport, Exercise and Health Science and English Literature/Language A.
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
We will consider the below vocational Extended Diplomas as standalone qualificationsRQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science- DDD with Distinctions in two of the following: units 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12,13RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport- DDD with Distinctions in two of the following units: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 19, 23, 24RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science or Physical Science) - DDD OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity- DDDIf you are not sure whether you are taking the RQF reformed BTEC National qualification or the QCF unreformed BTEC qualification, or you are not sure of the exact title of your BTEC qualification, please check with your school or college.If you are studying towards a BTEC or CTEC Level 3 qualification in another subject-area (e.g. Sport and Outdoor Activities; Sport, Fitness and Personal Training; Sporting Excellence and Performance; Sports Coaching and Development; QCF Sport and Exercise Science) we are only able to consider an application from you if you are also studying an A level in one of our preferred subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, English Literature/Language, Religious Studies.We will also consider the 1 and 2-A Level equivalent sized variants of the vocational qualifications listed above, when combined with A Levels, including at least one preferred A Level subject:Preferred BTEC or CTEC Diploma + 1 preferred A Level = DD+AOther BTEC or CTEC Diploma + 1 preferred A Level = D*D*+APreferred BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 2 preferred A Levels = D+ABOther BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 2 preferred A Level = D+ABPreferred BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 1 preferred A Level + 1 other A Level = D+ABOther BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 1 preferred A Level + 1 other A Level = D*+AA Preferred BTEC subjects: Sport and Exercise Science, Sport, Applied Science (Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science or Physical Science).Preferred CTEC subject: Sport and Physical Activity.Preferred A Level subjects: as above, but WE WILL NOT consider A Level Physical Education / Sports Science alongside BTEC/CTEC Sport.