Sports Studies and Education Studies (Joint Honours) BA/BSc (Hons)

Overview Updated 05/12/2018
This Joint Honours provides a unique integrated course across two departments that allows you to combine study of sport from a social science perspective alongside gaining an insight into how people learn and how education systems work.
You will be pushed to do the application of theories and concepts to everyday issues such as increasing participation in community and youth sport, and approaches to teaching and learning. This course is relevant for those seeking to either go on to qualify as teachers with a sports specialism, work in other educational contexts, or explore in coaching or community sport development.

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Course Details
The broad curriculum includes the social context of sport, sport and leisure management, sport teaching, research in educational settings and other educational contexts and knowledge of the social and political context within which education takes place.
Undertaking a Joint Honours of Sports Studies and Education Studies allows for a high level of flexibility in deciding your degree and career pathway and is good for students who are still investigating what type of career they might want to follow.

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Entry Requirements
General entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC. Applicants are expected to have studied a Physical Education, Sports Science or related science subject in an A Level or BTEC level 3 Diploma, or equivalent qualification.
For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
English Language Requirements
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
for study at undergraduate level
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

Course Content
You will be introduced to the core disciplines of both subjects. Within the sports modules you will explore the management of sport, the sociology of sport and the pedagogy of sport coaching. All modules are underpinned by the use of contemporary case studies and seminar discussions encourage you to draw upon your own experiences of sport to help your understanding of topics under discussion.
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Recent and Contemporary Education Issue (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: EDU1003Core Module Y
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Introduction to Education Studies Part A (10 Credits) Credits)
Module code: EDU1030Core Module Y
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Introduction to Education Studies Part B (10 Credits) Credits)
Module code: EDU1031Core Module Y
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Education in a Global Context (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: EDU1019Core Module Y
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The Social Context of Sport (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: SPO1007Core Module Y
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Sport and Leisure Management (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: SPO1006Core Module Y
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Sport Pedagogy for Coaching 1 (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: SPO1011Core Module Y
Course Stats
Facilities &
Special Features
- strong links to local industry partners, including Northampton Town FC, Northampton Saints and Northants County Cricket Club including guest lectures and opportunities for internships
- students are encouraged to undertake voluntary community experience and gain relevant coaching qualifications during their studies

Fees & Funding
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module
18/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module
Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £12,500
Scholarships
EU and International Scholarships
A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.
Sir Thomas White Scholarship
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The Chancellor's Fund
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Wilson Endowment Scholarship
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Joint Honours Study
We offer so many courses, it can be hard to choose just one. With a Joint Honours degree, you can study two courses, whether they are closely related or completely different. Depending on how much time you want to spend on each subject, your degree may emphasise one subject more than the other, which is a major and minor programme. Alternatively, you can study your subjects equally, resulting in a joint degree.
Please visit our Joint Honours page for more information on Joint Honours courses and available Joint Honours combinations.
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