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Ayr Campus

Content

This is the only degree of its kind in Scotland and has been developed in consultation with sports industry partners to provide the knowledge and skills sought after by employers. The applied nature of this degree leaves you well-equipped to work in the promotion and development of sports, or in the teaching and coaching of sport.

Following an extensive internal subject delivery review and to ensure the highest delivery standards and employability opportunities, the degree will shift from a BA award to a BSc award from 2022-23.

Entry Requirements

2022 entry requirements
Standard entry:
4 Highers at AABB including a science subject (Biology preferred) or Physical Education plus English and Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BBBB including a science subject (Biology preferred) or Physical Education plus English and Maths at National 5.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Progression Routes

Graduates have gone on to work within local authorities, sports clubs, health promotion initiatives, Active Schools/sport development, NGBs and various other educational outlets (as teachers and lecturers). Many graduates have gone on to complete postgraduate study in order to gain employment as PE teachers.