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Please note that this course is not available for entry in September 2013. If you are interested in this course, please contact us for advice.
Why choose this course?
Whether it be high-performance sport at the Olympics or World Cup or the development of sport in the community, sport, exercise and physical activity are becoming increasingly important in the modern world. This degree prepares graduates for management careers in sports. It focuses on the skills required to manage sporting facilities, including: financial, human resource, sporting expertise, marketing and service operations. The course is designed to give you an understanding of the management, social and practical skills required in the rapidly-growing sports industry.
In the early years of the course you will study social policy, ethics and the philosophy of sport, as well as the context of business and management of services, people, resources and the sporting environment. Practical activities and work placements will enable you to contextualise theory to real-life applications (and work towards NGB or industry qualifications).
Work placements continue as a key feature of the course, in the later years, and you will also be expected to undertake an extended piece of individual research. In addition, you will be able to choose a number of optional modules, allowing you to follow personal interests in both management and sport-based areas.
You will be encouraged to critically evaluate information and challenge ideas and concepts using scientifically-based information, as well as being encouraged to show initiative, research and construct your own knowledge, and therefore, have skills which will enable you to effect change in a working environment.
How you learn and are assessed
The course involves lectures, small group seminars, activity based practicals and private study. You will spend around 18 hours per week attending classes and in addition you will be required to undertake an average of 20 hours of private study a week. You will also be expected to undertake work placements, which will help reinforce the important link between theory and practice.
The course is assessed by a combination of examination and coursework. Some modules will involve both practical assessment and work-based assessment. The range of skills you acquire during the course help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the component disciplines of your degree.
Minimum Entrance Requirements
Please note that this course is not available for entry in September 2013. If you are interested in this course, please contact us for advice.
Higher BBB; A Level CC; ILC (H) BBB; BTEC Diploma MMM (Sport & Leisure Management); BTEC Certificate DD (Sport & Leisure Management); HNC Relevant subject;
Essential subjects: None
Advanced entry (year 2)
HND in an appropriate subject area; Advanced Higher or A Level BCC (to include grade B in Business Studies or PE);
ILC (H) AAA; BTEC Certificate DDM (Sport & Leisure Management)
Essential subjects: None
Advanced entry (year 3)
Entry is possible for suitably qualified and experienced applicants. All candidates for year 3 entry will be interviewed to assess their suitability for entrance at this level.
Additional costs: small charge for some external awards, e.g. NGB Awards, First Aid Certificates etc.
Overseas/EU
All applicants are required to provide certified proof of competence in English Language and the University's minimum requirements are listed here
Alternative Qualifications
Applications are generally assessed on the basis of standard school leaving qualifications such as SQA Highers or GCE A Levels. For those with alternative qualifications, consideration is given to professional qualifications or other forms of formal academic learning as well as experience gained that could provide evidence of ability to benefit from a particular course.
The successful completion of approved access courses such as the University's AHEAD programme, or those offered by further education colleges (such as those offered by Dundee College in association with the universities of Abertay, Dundee and St Andrews) provides significant evidence of ability to benefit from study at Abertay.
In addition, all applicants will be required to satisfy a Disclosure Scotland check.
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Your future
There is a need for highly skilled managers who understand both the sport and management skills required within sporting facilities and sports businesses. It is anticipated that a range of career possibilities will be available to you: activity co-ordinator, sports development officer, sport and leisure manager, sports business manager, lecturer or researcher, or management trainee. The transferrable skills gained will also enable you to take up graduate careers in organisations such as the police force, fire service, armed forces and teaching. Employability attributes are developed through aspects of the programme such as the work placements, Personal Development Portfolios and the use of guest speakers from industry.
| Fee Category | September 2013 Fees |
Scholarships & Bursaries |
| Scottish and other EU students | N/A | Other forms of support |
| English, Welsh and Northern Irish students |
N/A | Bursaries & Scholarships |
| Overseas (non EU) students | N/A | Overseas Scholarships |
Fees shown are payable annually, and may be subject to increase each year.
