Sport Foundation Year BA (Hons)

<strong>Take your first step towards your career in Sport.</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>The foundation year will:<br/><br/><br/>• Provide students with academic skills required for higher level study;<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Foster a basic understanding and knowledge of key principles and professions within sports disciplines.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Boost confidence in University study and life on campus.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Upon successful completion of the Sport Foundation Year, you will be able to automatically progress onto:<br/><br/><br/>• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science<br/><br/><br/><br/>• BSc Hons Sport Coaching<br/><br/><br/><br/>• BSc Hons Sport Management<br/><br/><br/><br/>• BSc Hons Sport, Exercise and Nutrition<br/><br/>

Joining Northumbria means joining a business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Northumbria are currently ranked Gold for student outcomes, Silver for overall teaching excellence*, and a top 8 university for student life**. <br/><br/>Located in Newcastle, Northumbria University is home to an enormous student population of 31,170, and consequently, some of the best nightlife scenes in the country! Newcastle also has one of the lowest costs of living in the country (We Buy Any Home, 2024), so you don't have to break the bank to have fun either!<br/><br/>There's truly something for everyone at Northumbria! You can make use of the fantastic facilities including the £30 million flagship Sports Central. And if exploring is more your thing? You're never far from beaches, stunning countryside and local history.<br/><br/>Find out more about Northumbria and get in touch today!<br/><br/>* (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)<br/>** (Uni Compare 2025 Rankings)