NEW DELHI: The University of Bath has opened its applications for BSc Sport course for the academic year 2024-25. Bath’s Department for Health offers popular undergraduate courses in BSc Health and Exercise Science, BSc Sport and Exercise Science, and BSc Sport Management and Coaching.
The courses offer a chance to learn about the science of sport, exercise and health, coaching, management, leisure and physical activity, and how the body works. Many graduates from these sports-related courses go on to graduate study, or roles in sport coaching, sport media, and marketing, performance analysis, or physical education teaching.
Application Deadline: 31st January, 2024
Students aiming to start in 2024 should apply via UCAS, the deadline is on 31 January 2024 at 18:00 (UK time). Students submitting applications by this date get equal consideration. Applying after the deadline runs the risk that courses may be full. As part of the UCAS process students submit a personal statement, a teacher’s reference, and other information.
Eligibility Criteria:
Students need to meet the academic entry requirements to be eligible. Students taking the Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard) on the CBSE and CISCE boards require an average of 80% across 4 subjects, the BSc Sport and Exercise Science course requires 85% in a mathematics or science subject. Bath accepts Psychology as a science, but physical education is not accepted as one of the 4. A level or the International Baccalaureate Diploma entry requirements are also available on each course page. Students studying under different boards, taking other qualifications, or unsure of subject choices for 12th Standard can contact Undergraduate Admissions to confirm requirements. Students can complete an International Foundation Year with Bath’s partner organisation Bath College first if they do not expect to meet the requirements in time. Students achieving the required grades at Bath College are guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree.
Applicants must also meet the University of Bath’s English language requirements for these courses. Students studying CBSE, ISC, or CISCE boards in the Indian 12th standard require 75% in English. The University also accepts qualifications such as types of IELTS, Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), and TOEFL IBT. Students needing to improve their English language skills first may be eligible to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
Fee Structure:
Fees for Indian students starting in 2024 are £28,800 per year. Students on a placement year pay £8,000, as they still receive support from the University during this time. As tuition fees increase annually, it is recommended to budget for an increase of up to 5% for every year of the course. Tuition fees should be paid annually according to the payment terms.
With its strong emphasis on employability, Bath placed in the Top 100 of the international QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022. Many students on these courses do a placement or study abroad year, with the support of dedicated Placement Officers. Previous placement providers for these courses included organizations like UK football clubs, the Commonwealth Games Federation, and research institutes. Bath is also home to students combining their studies with elite-level sport, they are supported by the £35 million Sports Training Village.
Named the University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, the University of Bath is located in the South West of England in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath, just 85 minutes from London by train. It is ranked the 2nd safest university town or city in England and Wales in 2023 by the Complete University Guide.
Bath is ranked 1st for Sport Science in the Guardian University Guide 2024, joint 7th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 for Sports-Related Subjects, and is ranked in the top 150 in the QS World University Rankings 2024.