Undergraduate Study
Course Information
study sports studies and graduate with a university degree
What role does sport play in society? Who plays sport and why? How is sport managed and delivered? How does psychology enhance elite athletic performance? What are the physical and mental benefits of sport and physical activity? Why are some elite sports stars so well paid? How did sport develop? What’s the legacy of events like the Olympics?
We were designated Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence in 2008. We have an excellent reputation, and one of the UK’s broadest ranges of programmes involving sport.
Sports Studies is a multi-disciplinary subject area – grounded in theory but with a strong emphasis on practical application. The Honours degree is designed around Sports Policy and Management; Sport, Exercise and Health; and Sport, Culture and Society, offering a breadth of knowledge from which students can then choose to specialise.
BA (Hons) Sports Studies
UCAS Code C600Entrance Requirements
Year 1
Highers BBBB.
A-levels BCC or a combination of A2 and AS levels, VCE and VDA.
IB Diploma with a total of 30 points.
HNC or HND with 3 Bs in Graded Unit(s).
Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed.
Year 2
Scottish HNDs in relevant subjects with BB in Graded Units in Year 2 specific units on an individual basis.
General Entrance Requirements apply.
International students can study our Undergraduate Certificate if they do not possess the necessary entrance requirements to be admitted directly to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme.
Required Subjects
English Standard Grade (2), Intermediate 2 (C), GCSE (C) or equivalent. Applicants with English Standard Grade (3) will also be considered, although alternative entry conditions may be made in this case.
Mathematics Standard Grade (2), Intermediate 2 (C), GCSE (C) or equivalent.
Preferred Subjects
Physical Education Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C), Higher or A-level or equivalent.
Modes of Study
Full-time (3 modules per semester).
Part-time (1 or 2 modules per semester).
February entry also available.
Study Abroad
You can study abroad for a semester or a year
Rating
Sport was ranked 1st in Scotland and 5th in the UK in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).
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Alan Lynn |
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Tel: + 44 (0) 1786 466467 |
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Email: sports.studies@stir.ac.uk |
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Web: www.sports.stir.ac.uk |
Degree Programme
Semesters 1 - 3
You will take the three core Sports Studies modules plus two other subjects. The core modules introduce you to: aspects of sports in society; patterns of participation in sport and physical activity; the foundations of sport and exercise science; and aspects of sports business, finance and management.
Semesters 4 - 8
You will choose from a series of advanced (level 9 and 10) semester modules from the following streams:
Sports Policy and Management:
- Sports Policy, Planning and Management
- Operational Management in Sport
- Development of Excellence in Sport
- Sports Marketing
- Readings in Sports Policy and Management
Sport, Exercise and Health:
- Physiology of Sport and Exercise
- Psychology of Sport
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Sports Medicine, Health and Wellbeing
- Psychology of Physical Activity and Health
- Readings in Sport, Exercise and Health
Sport, Culture and Society:
- The Historical Development of Sport
- Sport, Culture and Nationhood
- PE, School Sport and Youth Culture
- Sport, Gender, Ethnicity and Identities
- Readings in Sport, Culture and Society
All students who progress to Honours take the module Sports Research and carry out a Sports Studies dissertation.
Teaching and Assessment
In addition to conventional lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and laboratory practical sessions, the Department uses a virtual learning environment (WebCT) and internet technology to support its teaching programme. Assessment is by a combination of coursework, group project work, group and individual presentations and examination.
Study Abroad Opportunities
You can take advantage of exchange schemes, with a semester or year out in American, Canadian or Swedish universities.
International Sports Scholarships
See details of our International Sports Scholarships Programme.
Career Opportunities
In a recent study produced by Cambridge Econometrics the jobs available in the sport-related sector accounted for almost 2 percent of employment in England and 3 percent in Scotland. Our graduates have gone on to a range of careers including sports development officers, sports scientists and sports event managers. The 2012 Olympics in London and the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will provide a number of exciting opportunities for well qualified students.
Combined Honours Degrees
| Programme | UCAS Code |
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| Accountancy | NC46 |
| Business Studies | NC16 |
| Computing Science | CG64 |
| Economics | LC16 |
| Film & Media |
CP63 |
| Finance | NC36 |
| History | VC16 |
| Human Resource Management | NCP6 |
| Journalism Studies | PV56 |
| Law | MC16 |
| Management Science | NC26 |
| Marketing | NC56 |
| Politics | CL62 |
| Psychology | CC68 |
| Scottish History | VC26 |
| Social Policy | CL64 |
| Sociology | CL63 |
| Tourism | CN68 |
| Sport and Exercise Science | CC61 |
| Sports Studies, Professional Education and Physical Education | CX61 |
(For a Combined Honours degree the higher entrance requirements of the subjects usually apply.)
