The Sports Studies BSc (Hons) at the University of Hertfordshire is designed for aspiring professionals eager to understand and shape the dynamic world of sport. You will explore critical areas such as sports development, high-performance coaching, and sports business management, equipping you with the knowledge to address contemporary challenges and opportunities within the industry. This undergraduate degree offers a comprehensive foundation, preparing you to critically analyse and contribute to physical activity, sport, and health sectors through rigorous academic study and practical application.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over three years, with an optional sandwich placement or study abroad opportunity between your second and final years. You will develop essential research methodologies, gain practical experience through modules like Applied Sports Coaching and Leadership and Management of Sports Events, and culminate your studies with a significant dissertation project. You will graduate with a strong understanding of sports ethics, behaviour change, and enterprise, prepared for diverse career paths in sports organisations, coaching, development, and management.