Sport Studies

About this programme

Use the international application route if you are from outside the UK or Ireland. This course allows you to analyse the role which sport plays in society, and consider ways in which sporting opportunities are developed and managed. It fosters the academic and professional skills needed to find employment in the sport and leisure industry. Social science modules (e.g. sociology of sport, politics of sport, sports policy & planning) alongside other modules (e.g. physical education, sports coaching, sports development and management) combine to offer you a rich and diverse coverage of the academic study of sport. Discover Ulster University’s QS 5 Star ratings, a global mark of excellence recognising outstanding achievement across multiple categories. We know that choosing to study at university is a big decision, and you may not always be able to find the information you need online. Please contact Ulster University with any queries or questions you might have about: For any queries regarding getting help with your application, please select Admissions in the drop down below. For queries related to course content, including modules and placements, please select Course specific information. Are you interested in sport? If so this course is for you - Sport Studies examines both the theoretical and practical application of: Sociology, Politics, Sports Development, Sports Management, Physical Education and Sports Coaching. Sport continues to play an important and an increasingly recognised role in society. Throughout the UK and beyond, it is viewed as a tool for addressin