Sport, Physical Activity and Health with optional placement year BSc (Hons)
Ulster UniversityDerry~Londonderry, United Kingdom
Course overview
Discover how your body, lifestyle, social world, culture, and nutrition all play a role in making physical activity a powerful tool for better health.
Entry requirements
- A-level: CCC — to include Essential Subjects - one grade C from: Biology Chemistry Mathematics PE Physics Sports Studies Sport Science & Leisure Industry Life & Health Sciences Nutrition & Food Science Psychology
- BTEC — Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport (RQF) (603/0459/5) Pearson BTEC Level 3 N…
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; Essential Subjects - H3 in one of the following: Biology Chemistry Maths Physical Education Physics If you do not achieve H3 in Maths nor one of the science subjects listed above, a minimum grade of H6/O4 will be required in addition to the H3 in one of the other required subjects. English must also be passed at a minimum of H6/O4
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 55% (120-credit Access Course; Access must in a Science or Sports related discipline
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
Please contact the provider.
University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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