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BSc (Hons) Sport Development at University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Sport Development degree at UWS prepares you to drive positive social change through sport and physical activity. You’ll gain a strong foundation in sport development - learning how to promote social inclusion, improve health, and engage communities to lead active and fulfilling lives. With a global, interdisciplinary approach, this programme combines sport and physical activity with insights from sociology, psychology, and business.

Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Lanarkshire: September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The UWS BSc (Hons) Sport Development provides a broad understanding of the principles and application of sport development. Students follow a defined degree path in years 1-3. In year 4, students have the opportunity to tailor their learning to their interests and career options, and complete a dissertation in their own area of interest.

Career pathways

The course provided me with a platform into the sport development industry. The variety of modules allowed me to explore where my passion lay within sports. Preeti Jassal, Marketing & Fundraising Manager, Scottish Sports Futures

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Entry requirements

Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BBBB (108 UCAS Tariff points) including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE; Minimum Entry Requirements: BBBC (102 UCAS Tariff points) including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: BBCC (96 UCAS Tariff points), including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE, PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; Foundation Apprenticeship; UWS Next Steps to University module; Top-Up; LEAPS; A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff Points) including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE; Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H3H3 including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; 24 points including 3 subjects at H4 including a Science (Biology preferred); SQA HNC: Coaching & Developing Sport; Sport Coaching & Development; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Applied Sports Science; Applied Sports & Exercise Science; Physical Activity & Health with B in Graded Unit; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM; Access to Humanities; Access to Life Sciences; Access to Health & Biological Sciences with Grades BBB; Year 2: A levels: BBB (120 UCAS Tariff points) including Science and PE; T LEVEL: Full T Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points) in relevant subject; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; 30 points (136 UCAS Tariff points) with 3 subjects at H4, including PE and English at H4; SQA HNC: Coaching & Developing Sport; Sport Coaching & Development; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Applied Sports Science; Applied Sports & Exercise Science; Physical Activity & Health with A in Graded Unit; SQA HND: Sports Therapy (with B in Graded Unit); Applied Sport Science; Coaching & Developing Sport; Fitness Health & Exercise; Sport Coaching & Development; Physical Activity & Health with CB/CA (HNDs with 2 Graded Units) or CAA/CAB/CBB; (HNDs with 3 Graded Units); Year 3: SQA HND: Applied Sports Science; Coaching & Developing Sport; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Sport Coaching & Development; Physical Activity & Health with BB/BA/AB/AA or BBB/BAA/BBA/AAA/ABA/ABB (double or single graded units respectively); Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (PVG); Successful applicants who gain a place on this course will need to register on the PVG Scheme, managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland. An application form will be sent from the University once you have accepted your offer. The fee for joining the scheme is £59. Visit the Disclosure Scotland website for more information on the PVG scheme. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code C600.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Lanarkshire: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

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