BSc Hons Sport and Exercise Management

at University College Dublin

Modules studied on the Sport & Exercise Management degree include;
 

First Year:  Learn Basic Principles

• Sports Development

• Theory of Coaching

• Sports Legislation

• Sports Marketing

• Financial Management

• Sports Management

• Introduction to Exercise Science
   

Second Year:  Apply Knowledge

• Event Management

• Economics of Sport

• Sport/Health Psychology

• Strategic Planning

• Human Resource Management

• Digital Sport Marketing

• Sports Tourism
   

Work Placement

Students also undertake a 10-week structured work placement either in Ireland or abroad during the summer following second year. This provides invaluable practical and networking experience, which will improve employment prospectus upon graduation.
 

Third Year:  Develop Experience

• Enterprise and Development

• Research Methods for Sport

• Professional Skills for Sport Managers

• Communication and Media in Sport.
   

Students also undertake an individual research project, which imparts critical skills in project design and management, in response to current issues within the broader sports industry.
 

Students spend an average of 40 hours per week attending lectures, studying independently and preparing for assessment.
 

A combination of end-of-trimester exams, research papers, group projects, presentations, practical experiences and in-class tests are used throughout this course.

Leaving Certificate:

• O6/H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject and two other recognised subjects
   

IELTS

An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. 
 

In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
 

TOEFL

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 
 

A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.

In 2022 and 2023 we will accept TOEFL Home Edition. . It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
 

General Requirements

• Standard XII

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

• Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

• Intermediate Exam (some state boards)

• Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

• Average is calculated on best 5 recognised subjects

• CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent

The fees for BSc Hons Sport & Exercise Management may vary from  - €20,500 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

Our graduates have a track record of employment, both nationally and internationally, in:
 

• Sports administration

• Sports marketing

• Event management

• Exercise management

• Private sports enterprises

• Sports development

• Coaching development
   

Further education opportunities are available on MSc and other graduate programmes.