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Entry Programme

Sport - Return to Study

UK students only

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

6 Weeks

Start

July 2023

Delivery

Distance Learning

Are you over 21 and interested in a career in a Sports related profession but lack the formal qualifications to apply for a degree?

Our fast-track Return to Study Entry Programme is delivered part-time over 6 weeks. The course prepares you to apply for a relevant degree programme starting in September 2023. You'll enjoy expert coaching and tuition.

Sports (including sports management)
Exercise
Health
Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Coaching
Nutrition

Or if you want a change of career but don't have the entry qualifications. Then this course is for you.

This part-time course will run over six weeks giving you a taster of university study. It's a distance learning course so you'll get taught entirely online with no face-to-face teaching.

This course will help you to refresh your learning skills and build your self-confidence. It provides subject introductions to the full range of sports-related degrees delivered by UCLan. This will enable you to develop knowledge and skills to support your application for degree study.

Studying at degree level may seem daunting, this course helps to break down the jargon. And introduces you to academic writing, research and presentation skills that you'll need for degree-level study.

Why study with us

This free programme supports you to apply for a sports-related degree course. Including Sports and Exercise, Outdoor Adventure Leadership, Coaching or Nutrition sectors.
You'll be supported and assessed against the entry requirements and be eligible to apply for Year 0 or Year 1 of one of the degree pathways.
This course takes a multidisciplinary approach to introduce you to various sport-related disciplines. It also provides a foundation in university study skills required for success.

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What you'll do

Learn about the key concepts important to the theory and practice of a wide variety of sports-related courses.
We'll support you to develop the academic, literacy and numeracy skills required for future study. Leading you to a career in the varied fields of sports and health.
You’ll develop your confidence, self-awareness and interpersonal skills. Whilst also gaining an insight into what it would be like to study for an undergraduate degree.

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Future careers

During the Return to Study Sports course, you'll be able to apply to a range of courses within the areas of Sport and Exercise at Year 0 or Year 1.

Graduates from our courses progress into careers in a wide variety of settings including:

coaching roles in professional sport
careers in sports development
fitness instructors
laboratory technicians
sports nutritionists
health and fitness clubs
hotels
commercial organisations
schools, FE and HE institutions
sports clubs
governing bodies
charitable trusts
outdoor leadership industry

As well as a diverse range of careers from teaching and personal training to public services and health management.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course. We'll asses your application based on a personal statement which you must submit as part of your application. This programme is only available to UK/Home students.

Any applications submitted without a personal statement can not be processed.

Personal statement advice

If you need help creating your personal statement our team can help. Make your application stand out from the crowd.

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Fees and funding

This programme is free of charge.

However, if you are continuing on to a full-time degree we recommend considering the cost involved. Think about any existing financial commitments and explore the different modes of study, support and financial options that exist.

How is the course taught?

This is a distance learning course which is taught entirely online with no face-to-face teaching.

We'll support you to develop the skills needed for the teaching and learning methods used in higher education.

Sessions are on Wednesdays 6.00pm – 8.30pm and Saturdays 9.00am – 11.30am

How are learners assessed?

Completion of the course will require:

90% Attendance Taught Sessions
Completion of 5 Study Skills sessions (self-guided)
Academic recommendation for progression

During the programme, you'll be able to apply to study a Foundation Entry or undergraduate degree course. These include a wide variety of sports-related courses currently offered by the University.

For progression to Year 0:

For progression to Year 1:

Entry to these courses is dependent on successful application, interviews and other entry requirements. Please note there is no guarantee of progression onto these programmes.

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This course is based in the School of Sport and Health Sciences located in the Faculty of Allied Health and Wellbeing

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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