About Bsc (hons) Physical Education And Sport in Stranmillis University College

The BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Sport programme is an innovative, multidisciplinary course which seeks to enhance the skills and expertise of those wishing to further their careers within the areas of Health Promotion, Education or a range of opportunities in the field of sport. Students undertake a broad and diverse programme of study. Each year you will study the equivalent of six modules that include a blend of practical and academic elements plus a period of work-based professional development. In Year 2 and Year 3, there is a range of module choices to allow you to develop greater degrees of specialism. The course will appeal to those with an active interest in working with young people and provides opportunities to proceed to postgraduate courses in education, nutrition, training and health promotion. 

A LEVEL

BCC to include at least one of the following: Sport Studies, Physical Education, Biology, Life and Health Science, Food and Nutrition, Health and Social Care

BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA

DMM – Health and Social Care, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science

IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE

H3H3H3H4H4 to include English, Mathematics and Biology.

HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (YEAR 1 ENTRY ONLY)

Overall 8 Merits – Sport and Exercise Science, Health and Social Care

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (YEAR 2 DIRECT ENTRY)

Overall 10 Distinctions – Sport and Exercise Science, Health and Social Care

THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

The BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Sport degree at Stranmillis University College is very popular and each year the number of applicants greatly outweighs the number of places available.