How long is the Sport Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

The BA (Hons) in Sport Foundation Year at Northumbria University, Newcastle has a duration of 4 Years.

Is Sport Foundation Year at Northumbria University, Newcastle full-time or part-time?

This BA (Hons) is offered Full-time including foundation year (other study modes may also be available — see the page for full options).

Where is the Sport Foundation Year course taught?

The course is taught at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Sport Foundation Year

Name: Sport Foundation Year
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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Last updated 24 March 2026

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Sport and exercise science

UCAS Points

80 points

About this course

Take your first step towards your career in Sport.

The Sport Foundation Year will provide you with all the skills and knowledge you’ll need to take the next step into a Sport degree at Northumbria University.

It’s a brilliant opportunity for students who are unsure of what their career in sport will look like. Students will learn about the different facets of sport, helping them to realise their ultimate career goal and choose the next step that’s right for them. Our graduates work for top organisations like Man Utd. F.C. and Nike Ireland, and we’re also the only University offering this course in North East England, some of our graduates working for Newcastle United.

The foundation year will:

Provide students with academic skills required for higher level study;

Foster a basic understanding and knowledge of key principles and professions within sports disciplines.

Boost confidence in University study and life on campus.

Upon successful completion of the Sport Foundation Year, you will be able to automatically progress onto:

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

BSc Hons Sport Coaching

BSc Hons Sport Management

BSc Hons Sport, Exercise and Nutrition

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 80 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time including foundation year Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Sandwich including foundation year

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors 3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials 3431 Sports players 3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

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Course Details

Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode: Full-time including foundation year
Duration: 4 Years
Start Date: 2025
Academic Year: 2025
Campus / Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme: Undergraduate
Subjects: Sport and exercise science

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne

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