BSc (Hons) Sports Performance at Hartpury University

Programme overview

Unlock your potential with our BSc (Hons) Sports Performance programme, designed for those passionate about a career in the professional sports industry. This dynamic course combines professional practice, research, and performance-oriented modules, equipping you for success, while fostering a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be a well-rounded professional. With a focus on real-world application and industry connections, this programme will help you achieve a minimum of 190 hours of industry experience, where you can align your sport performance interests and gain key employability skills.

Duration: 3 or 4 years full time; part-time available | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; optional integrated placement year) | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Over the duration of the course, you'll benefit from lectures, seminars, workshops, professional industry experience, and tutorials. You'll work individually and with your peers and professionals to explore the professional sports industry. Compulsory modules include Introduction to Professional Practice in Sport, Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise Scientists, Research and Data Skills in Sport, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Principles of Strength and Conditioning, Professional Practice in Sports Performance Environments, The Sport and Exercise Scientist.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include Professional Coach; Professional Player; Performance Analyst; Sports Consultant; Strength and Conditioning Coach; Postgraduate Study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 72 - 80 UCAS tariff points. A Levels: DDD-CDD or equivalent from at least two full A-levels. Vocational Awards: MPP-MMP in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. Access: 72 - 80 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. International Baccalaureate: 72 - 80 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include two Highers at H3 or above. T Level: An overall grade of Pass, to include grade C or above in the Core component. In addition to the above, we require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), to include English and Maths. We will consider equivalencies including but not limited to functional skills level 2, Irish Ordinary level, National 5s, IB standard level. The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 64 UCAS tariff points, providing this is combined with relevant experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate degree fee (UK, ROI, Crown Dependencies, BOT); integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee for BSc degrees; integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

Duration: 3 or 4 years full time; part-time available

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/e4330943-7604-4a69-b035-c30ab37a0f2c?academicYearId=2027

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