Sport and Education with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
University of Derby

Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £19000 | £18500 | £23500 |
25-75 percentile range | £17000 - £21500 | £15500 - £22500 | £18500 - £27000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20732 | £19291 | £22513 |
25-75 percentile range | £17250 - £25160 | £14322 - £24157 | £16662 - £28605 |
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Course Description
Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you. Find out more: https://www.derby.ac.uk/sport-and-exercise-science-courses/sport-and-education-ba-hons-foundation/
- This course is available with a Placement Year.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Sport and Education with Foundation Year, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Modules
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sport and Education with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of Derby
14% | Sports and fitness occupations |
11% | Elementary occupations |
11% | Sales occupations |
7% | Skilled trades occupations |
6% | Teaching Professionals |
6% | Therapy professionals |
5% | Caring personal services |
4% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
3% | Natural and social science professionals |
3% | Protective service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the Further Information section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 15 at Level 2
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sport and Education with Foundation Year, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Sport and Education with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £14045 | year 1 |
International | £14045 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Derby in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Derby in related subject specific rankings.
Sports Science
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- #60
- #76
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of Derby
The University of Derby is a publicly owned university located in the city of Derby, England. The university’s main campus is in Allestree, a suburbian zone in Derby itself, and is situated directly opposite the popular Markeaton Park where many students enjoy going for a walk in their free time.
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- 08 June, 2023