BA (Hons) English and Sport Science at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Combine your passions for sport and literature at the world’s number one university for sport-related subjects. Our English and Sport Science degree combines two exciting and challenging disciplines. During your studies on our English and Sport Science BA (Hons) degree, you will spend equal amounts of time studying both English and Sport Science – which makes it the perfect choice should you have an interest in both of these subject areas.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Humanities | Department: English | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The aims of this module are for students to develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying social science theories and topical debates that relate to sport, coaching and pedagogy and to acquire the necessary level of understanding to progress to more sociologically specific modules at Parts B and C. Year 1 compulsory modules: Sport and the Social Sciences, Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science, Narrative Forms, Theory Matters, Fundamentals of Teaching Physical Education.

Career pathways

You will develop excellent transferable skills because of the range of topics studied on our courses and the diversity of teaching and learning methods we use. We have strong industry links which help our students secure year-long and flexible work placements in the UK and internationally.

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Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: ABB including one of the following subjects: English (Literature, Language, or both), any Language subject, Geography, History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies or Sociology. Typical IB offer: 32 (6,5,5 HL) to include one of the following subjects at Higher Level: English (Literature, Language or both), any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology. Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM plus an A level grade B in a required subject.; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level in a required subject at Grade B. GCSE: GCSE English Language grade 4/C. Selection: Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 28,000 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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