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Certificate of Higher Education in Sport at University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

We have great links to organisations in the local area, including Sunderland Association Football Club, Durham County Cricket Club, and third-sector charities, developing both your theoretical understanding and hands-on skills.

Department: Sport and Exercise Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll build the behaviours, knowledge, and experience needed to make a positive impact in sport, education, and the wider community. You’ll have the chance to work with real clients on the course, and the modules are designed to build your skills and confidence so you can work independently in your future career.

Career pathways

Taught by Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) accredited academics and international level coaches, this course emphasises professional development and employability.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course are a minimum of 40 UCAS points achieved from BTEC/A Levels (not including General Studies), T-Levels, or equivalent. You must also have GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English or equivalent. Additional information; When you apply, you'll be subject to Safeguarding and Fitness to Practise procedures. Prior to admission, a Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) check is required for UK students, whereas for international students, a Certificate of Good Conduct from the domicile police force is required. This is then superseded by a DBS check which must be obtained six months after starting the course. In addition, an Occupational Health check will be undertaken by the University Occupational Health partner. If required, the health check documentation is sent externally to an independent GP contacted by the University for approval. You'll be asked to complete and sign two self-declaration forms prior to admission and at the beginning of each academic year, one declaring good health and the other personal good conduct. No student will be allowed on placement without the completion of the requisite documentation.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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