Sport Foundation Year

Northumbria University, Newcastle
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:

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

    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