Instruction

UCAS Code / Course Code: N273 / N292

Qualification/Level: BA (Hons) Degree

Mode of study: Full Time

Duration: 3/4 Years

Location: Wellesbourne

Course Details:

BA (Hons) Sports Management & Golf Studies UCAS Code: N273

BA (Hons) Sports Management & Golf Studies (Sandwich course) UCAS Code: N292

Introduction

This programme was the first Golf degree programme in Europe and aims to provide students with opportunities to develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices underlying generic sports areas.

The programme also enables students to focus on the management of golf by providing specific golf modules throughout the three years of the programme. All students taking this exciting course participate in a common first year with other sports students but will also secure a Greenkeeping NVQ.

Students are also given full 7-day membership of the Hazlemere Golf Club. The partnership with the Golf Club and other golf organisations enables students to gain first hand experience of working with coaches.

Students are eligible for two BCUC Golf Teas, one of which finished second in the UAU Premiership last year.

Course Content

The first year of study is generic in nature, giving students the opportunity to participate in management, coaching and sports performance modules.

At the end of Level One students can then make an informed choice about which degree route to take. These routes comprise Sport & Leisure Management, Sports Coaching Management and Sports Performance with Applications to Management.

Whichever route students choose, they will still take the eight golf specific modules open to them. Two of these are in the first year and comprise a year-long Greenkeeping module. Other golf specific modules comprise Golf Management and Golf Club Management & Operations.

At Level Three students study a two-semester project module where a piece of research is constructed as a major project with emphasis on golf management.

Employment Opportunities

There is an increasing demand for well-qualified staff in all areas of the rapidly expanding sports industry and especially in the management of golf clubs and enterprises.

Golf is a massive growth area and as such many of our former students are now working in this thriving industry.

Key features of the programme

• Membership at the local club
• Links with County bodies and local clubs
• Involvement in the local sporting
community
• Visits and events to enhance learning
• A student friendly environment
• Dedicated campus facilities
• The latest equipment and sports science technology
• A state of the art match analysis system
• Highly specialist staff
• Vocationally oriented programmes
• Coaching from professional coaches
• Four-year sandwich option.

Students selecting this option will take a year out in the third year of the course on an internship in a business with one of the Department's sporting partners

Graduate Apprenticeship

BCUC is the first institution in the UK to offer students places on a Sports Graduate Apprenticeship scheme. Students becoming graduate apprentices with a relevant sports employer whilst taking their degree programme will also complete a level 3 NVQ, a 1st For Sport qualification, attain two extra industry skills and carry out a work-based project in their place of employment.

Typical Offer

All students for these programmes will need to attend an interview.

BA (Hons) Sports Management & Golf Studies C/D or equivalent or 120-160 UCAS tariff points

Please note-Your personal statement and tutor's statement are extremely important to the application process and these are also used as a guide in the decision making process.