About BA (hons) Sociology And Sport in Bishop Grosseteste University

The BA (Hons) Sociology and Sport joint programme explores the complexities of the development of sport and performance. Its focus is on developing knowledge and understanding of sport, and physical education in its broader sociocultural context. You will be introduced to a range of central, yet diverse, theoretical approaches to the study of society that have been and are still developing within Sociology.

The course will provide a critical and reflexive understanding of modern and contemporary social and sociological theories. The degree will explore research issues and debates surrounding notions of policy, inclusion, deviance, equity and identity in relation to sports coaching and physical education.

The BA (Hons) Sociology and Sport joint programme provides you with the opportunity to engage in study that offers a balanced range of modules from both disciplines. In undertaking a joint programme, you can develop in-depth knowledge and understanding which reflects your passion and interests in the chosen subjects. You will receive the chance to work with a wide variety of organisations through BGU links with industry and the opportunity to develop projects and expertise in areas that you are interested in.

You will acquire and be able to apply a range of generic and transferable intellectual, research, practical and professional skills appropriate to an undergraduate programme and applicable to a wide range of career choices. Modules are contemporary in nature and tackle key societal issues facing sport, coaching and physical education. Modules are taught and assessed using a variety of active learning techniques where students are encouraged to take charge of their own learning through engaging with academic knowledge and research, tutors, external organisations, and peers. Possible career trajectories include youth work, adventure education, physical education, health and fitness coaching, the recreation industry, policy work, sports policy development, Police Force, Youth Offenders Service, Social Work, and media research on sport and wellbeing.

The wide range of graduate-levels employment related opportunities and positions available to BGU Sociology graduates include activism and campaigning, advertising, arts, bankers (e.g. investment bankers, analysts), charity administrators, community and youth workers, curators, entrepreneurs, film makers, financial analysts, journalists, lawyers, lecturers, marketing, police officers, public relations (PR), researchers, school and college teachers and social workers.

In Sport, we prepare you for a broad range of sport-related jobs in such areas as sports development, adventure education, physical activity and health, sports coaching, fitness and recreation industry, school sports coordination, armed forces, youth work and postgraduate research.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a range of practical and transferable skills that are underpinned by excellent subject knowledge, meaning you will be well-prepared for your chosen future career. In the past our graduates have begun careers as sports coaches, personal trainers, as physical education teachers (primary and secondary), in the field of youth work or within sports development.

Application for this course is via UCAS, although there is no formal requirement for UCAS points to access the course (normally GCSE English or equivalent is desirable). As part of your application you will have the opportunity to speak with a member of BGU Admissions staff to resolve any questions or queries you may have.

Different degree subjects may have specific entry requirements to allow you to progress from the Foundation Year. Whilst not a condition of entry onto the Foundation Year, you will need to have met these by the time you complete the first year of this four year course.