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- management accounting, finance, economics, business courses
- Available with a foundation year
Business Management BA (Hons)
Get ready to enter the corporate world with confidence in your ability to operate and manage at a high level by studying this Business Management degree.
- Dual accreditation: BA (Hons) degree plus Diploma in Management and Leadership (CMI)
- Students who successfully pass all mapped modules will be eligible to be awarded a Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership (subject to CMI moderation).
- Work placement opportunities integrated into the second and third year of the programme.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Business Management.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Introduction to Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Contemporary Business Issues
- Financial Decision Making
- Human Resource Management
Year two
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Research Methods in Business and Management
- Corporate Finance
- International Human Resource Management
- International Management
- Philosophy and Ethics for Business Decision Making
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
- Project Management and Practitioner Skills for Managers
- Business Economics
- Business Law
- Consumer and Commercial Law
- Contributing to the Community
- Experience and Employment in Business
- International Marketing and Supply Chain Logistics
- Leadership in Organisations
- Management Accounting
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- Starting a Business Venture
- Behavioural Economics
Year three
- Research Project
- Independent Study
- Building a Start-up Business
- Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
- Digital Business
- Employment Law
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Entrepreneurship in Context
- International Entrepreneurship Project
- Law of International Trade
- Management of Organisational Change
- The Enterprising Workplace
- Charity Management
- International Financial Reporting
- International Strategic Management
- Management Consultancy Project
- Managing in the Workplace
- Social Enterprise
- Stock Market Investment
- Strategic Marketing Management
- Contemporary Issues in Marketing
- Marketing Consultancy Project
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- business management, Entrepreneurship,
- Available with a foundation year
Business Management and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons)
Business Management and Entrepreneurship offers you the skills needed to develop new ideas, giving you everything needed to start your own successful business.
- Dual accreditation: BA (Hons) degree, plus Certificate in Management and Leadership (CMI)
- Course designed by academics and entrepreneurs
- The course will prepare you to become innovative, teach you how to manage new ideas and how to apply learning to creating a new business.
- Work placement opportunities integrated into the second and third year of the programme.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Business Management and Entrepreneurship.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Introduction to Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Contemporary Business Issues
- Financial Decision Making
- Human Resource Management
Year two
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Starting a Business Venture
- Research Methods in Business and Management
- Corporate Finance
- International Human Resource Management
- International Management
- Philosophy and Ethics for Business Decision Making
- Project Management and Practitioner Skills for Managers
- Business Economics
- Business Law
- Consumer and Commercial Law
- Contributing to the Community
- Experience and Employment in Business
- International Marketing and Supply Chain Logistics
- Leadership in Organisations
- Management Accounting
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- Behavioural Economics
Year three
- Research Project
- Independent Study
- Entrepreneurship in Context
- Social Enterprise
- Building a Start-up Business
- Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
- Digital Business
- Employment Law
- The Enterprising Workplace
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- International Entrepreneurship Project
- Law of International Trade
- Management of Organisational Change
- Charity Management
- International Financial Reporting
- International Strategic Management
- Management Consultancy Project
- Managing in the Workplace
- Stock Market Investment
- Contemporary Issues in Marketing
- Marketing Consultancy Project
View full course webpage
- accounting degree, economics degree
- Available with a foundation year
Business Management and Finance BA (Hons)
This Business Management and Finance degree gives you the skills needed to manage and understand the role of finance in private, public and charitable sectors around the globe.
- Professional accreditations and certificate exemptions (CMI, CIMA and CIPFA)
- The programme combines coverage of the key business areas from finance and marketing, through to strategy and human resources.
- Work placement opportunities integrated into the second and third year of the programme.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Business Management and Finance.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Introduction to Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Contemporary Business Issues
- Financial Decision Making
- Human Resource Management
Year two
- Corporate Finance
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Business Economics
- Research Methods in Business and Management
- International Human Resource Management
- International Management
- Philosophy and Ethics for Business Decision Making
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
- Project Management and Practitioner Skills for Managers
- Business Law
- Starting a Business Venture
- Consumer and Commercial Law
- International Marketing and Supply Chain Logistics
- Leadership in Organisations
- Management Accounting
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- Contributing to the Community
- Experience and Employment in Business
- Behavioural Economics
Year three
- Research Project
- Independent Study
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Stock Market Investment
- Building a Start-up Business
- Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
- Digital Business
- Employment Law
- Entrepreneurship in Context
- International Entrepreneurship Project
- Law of International Trade
- Management of Organisational Change
- The Enterprising Workplace
- Charity Management
- International Financial Reporting
- International Strategic Management
- Management Consultancy Project
- Managing in the Workplace
- Social Enterprise
- Contemporary Issues in Marketing
- Marketing Consultancy Project
View full course webpage
- Business, Marketing
Business Management and Marketing BA (Hons)
A marketing job is one of the most exciting and challenging jobs you can have, and Business Management and Marketing is the course to prepare you for it. This degree course will prepare you for a great career in marketing.
- You will receive a Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership from the Charted Management Insitute (subject to CMI moderation).
- Opportunity to apply marketing ideas and theories in practical situations – whether in planning what to do or in implementing ideas.
- Marketing consultancy training
- Work placement opportunities integrated into the second and third year of the programme.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Introduction to Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Contemporary Business Issues
- Financial Decision Making
- Human Resource Management
Year two
- Research Methods in Business and Management
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Being a Marketing Manager
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- International Marketing and Supply Chain Logistics
- Experience and Employment in Business
- Experience and Employment in Business
- International Management
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
- Behavioural Economics
Year three
- Research Project
- Contemporary Issues in Marketing
- Ethics in Communications and Marketing
- Marketing Consultancy Project
- International Strategic Management
- Managing in the Workplace
- Data Visualisation: Critical Analysis and Presentation
View full course webpage
- management accounting, finance, economics
- Available with a foundation year
International Business Management BA (Hons)
International Business Management builds on modern management skills to give you everything needed to succeed at an organisation operating across the globe.
- The degree focuses on what employers and industry experts expect from new management graduates.
- Dual accreditation by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Students who successfully pass all mapped modules will be eligible to be awarded a Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership (subject to CMI moderation)
- Work placement opportunities integrated into the second and third year of the programme.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying International Business Management.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Introduction to Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Contemporary Business Issues
- Financial Decision Making
- Human Resource Management
Year two
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- International Management
- International Marketing and Supply Chain Logistics
- Research Methods in Business and Management
- Corporate Finance
- International Human Resource Management
- Philosophy and Ethics for Business Decision Making
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
- Project Management and Practitioner Skills for Managers
- Business Economics
- Business Law
- Consumer and Commercial Law
- Contributing to the Community
- Experience and Employment in Business
- Leadership in Organisations
- Management Accounting
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- Starting a Business Venture
Year three
- Research Project
- Independent Study
- International Strategic Management
- Building a Start-up Business
- Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
- Digital Business
- Employment Law
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Entrepreneurship in Context
- International Entrepreneurship Project
- The Enterprising Workplace
- Research Project
- Management of Organisational Change
- Charity Management
- International Financial Reporting
- Management Consultancy Project
- Managing in the Workplace
- Social Enterprise
- Stock Market Investment
- Contemporary Issues in Marketing
- Marketing Consultancy Project
View full course webpage
- law
- Available with a foundation year
Law LLB (Hons)
Begin your career in law in a friendly, stimulating environment. Develop skills and tailor your studies to match your aspirations.
- This programme offers both practice-focussed vocational modules and those exploring research based legal theory and cultural issues.
- Opportunity to study a range of specialist subjects that are relevant to your own aspirations.
- The team includes barristers, solicitors and research-active career academics who provide academic support and pastoral care.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Law.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Sources of Law and Academic Legal Skills
- Legal Process and the Introduction to the Practice of Law
- Public Law
- Human Rights Law
- Criminal Law
- Law of Contract
Year two
- Law of the European Union
- Land Law
- Practical Legal Skills, Ethics and Professional Responsibility
- Law of Tort
- Family Law
- Company Law and Corporate Governance
- Sports and the Law
- Consumer and Commercial Law
- Criminal Justice
- Feminist Perspectives on Law: Past and Present
- Intellectual Property Law
- Jurisprudence
Year three
- Law Research Project
- Extended Essay in Law
- Equity and Trusts
- Public International Law
- Law of International Trade
- Employment Law
- Banking Law
- Insurance Law
- Introduction to Sharia Law
- European and International Employment Law
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Law and Religion
- Intellectual Property Law
- Employment Law in the Workplace
- Cultural Legal Studies
- Work Based Learning for Law
- International Criminal Law
- Managing in the Workplace
- Jurisprudence
View full course webpage
- law sociology, crime, forensic, forensics
- Available with a foundation year
Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
Our Law with Criminology programme is tailored for students who are interested in careers in the criminal justice system, or are interested in law and in becoming a barrister or solicitor.
- Practice-focussed vocational modules as well as modules exploring criminology, legal theory and cultural issues.
- Emphasis on employability via engagement with the local legal community and extra-curricular activities such as mooting, mock trials and commercial awareness workshops.
- The friendly and enthusiastic team of lecturers teach areas they've either practised or carried out research in, and are available for individual support.
- Expertise in human trafficking and much more.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Law with Criminology.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Legal Process and the Introduction to the Practice of Law
- Sources of Law and Academic Legal Skills
- Human Rights Law
- Criminal Law
- Law of Contract
- Investigating Criminal Justice
Year two
- Law of the European Union
- Land Law
- Law of Tort
- Criminalising Social Problems
- Crime and the Media
Year three
- Law Research Project
- Extended Essay in Law
- Equity and Trusts
- Criminology: New Perspectives
- Cultural Legal Studies
- Cultural Legal Studies
- Introduction to Sharia Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Jurisprudence
- Insurance Law
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Employment Law in the Workplace
- International Criminal Law
- Counter Radicalisation and Terrorism
- Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Organised Crime
View full course webpage
- management sport, sports
- Available with a foundation year
Sports Management BA (Hons)
Sports Management is a practical degree that will prepare you academically and professionally to hit the ground running in the sports and leisure industries.
- This degree programme is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Students who successfully pass all mapped modules will be eligible to be awarded a Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership (subject to CMI moderation).
- There are work placement opportunities integrated into the second and third year of the programme.
- A range of scholarships and bursaries are available to new undergraduate students.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Sports Management.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Introduction to Management
- Sport, Culture and History
- Introduction to the Sports and Leisure Industries
- Financial Decision Making
- Human Resource Management in Sport
Year two
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Research Methods in Sport
- Experience and Employment in Sport
- Sports Journalism and Media Relations
- Sports and the Law
- Starting a Business Venture
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- Managing Sports Events
- Investigation in Employment Practice
- Investigation in Employment Practice
- Behavioural Economics
Year three
- Independent Project in Sport
- Independent Study
- Contemporary Issues in Sport Management
- Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
- Digital Business
- Sports Sponsorship and Promotions
- Global Perspectives on the Sports Industry
- Managing in the Workplace
- Sports Marketing Campaign
- International Strategic Management
- Management Consultancy Project
- Social Enterprise
- Contemporary Issues in Marketing
- Marketing Consultancy Project
View full course webpage
- sport, sports coaching physical education, pe, football coaching courses
Chelsea Football Club Foundation Coaching and Development FdSc
This two-year Foundation Degree (with the option of a 3rd year top up to BSc) provides a unique and innovative learning opportunity for you to learn and develop your coaching, football development, business and entrepreneurship skills whilst gaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the football industry
- Unique collaborative relationship with Chelsea FC Foundation with a variety of work placement opportunities
- Opportunity to develop coaching practice and use sport as a vehicle for social change in Chelsea FC Foundation settings
- Vocational qualifications are embedded into the course including The FA Coaching Pathway (e.g FA Level One and Two)
- Variety of teaching venues, including St Mary's University, Chelsea FC training ground (Cobham) and Stamford Bridge
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Football Study Skills
- Foundation Phase Player Development
- Youth Development Phase Development
- Introduction to Equality and Diversity in Football
- Professional Development
- Professional Practice in Football
- Developing Effective Coaching Practice
- Optimising Player Potential
Year two
- Research in a Football Environment
- Coaching Football through Games
- Tactical Performance Analysis in Football
- Project and Event Management in Football
- Disability, Health and Wellbeing in Football
- Professional Development in Football
View full course webpage
- teaching, education, sociology, youth
- Available with a foundation year
Education Studies BA (Hons)
Do you want to learn more about education? Do you aspire to work with children and young people? Whether your future aspirations include: teaching, SEN and Disabilities and inclusion, educational policy or youth work, it begins with a degree in Education Studies.
- A rewarding course exploring issues of education, social justice, equalities and inclusion;
- Workshops with industry professionals on key developments in the field;
- Work experience placement opportunities including schools, early years, youth and charity settings;
- Study abroad options in Europe or the USA in your second year.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Education Studies.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Citizenship, Education and Children's Rights
- History of Education
- Introduction to Special Education needs, Disability and Inclusion
- Purposes and Values in Education
- Skills for Independent Learning and Employability
- Teaching and Learning – Theory Into Practice
Year two
- Critical Perspectives on Childhood and Youth
- Disability in Schools and Society
- Doing Social Science Research
- Experience and Employment in Education
- Health and Wellbeing
- Policy, Social Justice and Education in Context
- Contributing to the Community
- The Primary Classroom: A Practical Approach
Year three
- Dissertation
- Education and Popular Culture
- Independent Study
- International Perspectives in Education
- Planning and Assessment for Learning
- Managing in the Workplace
- The Enterprising Workplace
View full course webpage
- sport, sports, pe coaching
- Available with a foundation year
Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development BA (Hons)
The Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development degree at St Mary’s provides you with a critical understanding of the physical, social, pedagogical and educational aspects of Physical Education and Sport. This will take place through a theoretical and applied approach that requires you to engage as active learners in a variety of practical and theoretical contexts.
- Designed specifically for anyone wishing to pursue careers in teaching, special educational needs and disability settings and youth coaching in able-bodied and adapted sports.
- Develop and explore the practical application of PE and sports coaching, as well as wider considerations, such as philosophy, sociology and adapted physical education and sport.
- Gives you a critical understanding of the physical, social, pedagogical and educational aspects of physical education, sport and youth development.
- School-based observation and applied activity sessions.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Holistic Development of the Young Person 1
- Learning in Context
- Introduction to Teaching and Coaching Games
- Introduction to Creativity and Individual Activities
- Introduction to Equality and Diversity in PE and Sport
- Holistic Development of the Young Person 2
Year two
- Professional Practice 1
- Research Proposal
- Teaching and Learning 1
- Teaching and Coaching Games
- Developing Creativity within Individual Activities
- Contemporary Issues in PE and Sport
- Adapted Physical Activity, PE and Sport 1
Year three
- Professional Practice 2
- Research Project
- Teaching and Learning in Secondary Physical Education
- Applied Teaching and Coaching Pedagogy
- Coach Education, Development and Mentoring
- Advanced Contemporary Issues in PE and Sport
- Adapted Physical Activity, PE and Sport 2
- Teaching and Learning in Primary Physical Education
- Youth Talent Development
View full course webpage
- teaching, primary, teacher TeacherTraining
Primary Education with QTS (with a Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
This course combines a degree with a qualification to teach (QTS). Education programmes at St Mary's ranked as number one in London according to the Guardian University League Tables 2020.
- St Mary’s graded ‘outstanding’ in all areas of teacher training (Ofsted 2019).
- This course scored 96% in overall satisfaction in the 2020 National Student Survey.
- 98% of students from this course are employed or in further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020)
Our four-year degree programmes (including a foundation year) provide an alternative route to undergraduate study at university if you do not have the grades to access higher education in the traditional way.
On successful completion of the Education Foundation Year pathway you will need to pass an interview process and obtain a DBS and fitness to teach check in order to progress on to the undergraduate programme.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Foundation year
Please check the Primary Education with QTS (with a Foundation Year) webpage.
Year one
- School Experience 1
- Professional Studies 1: Teaching and Learning
- Core English 1
- Core Mathematics 1
- English, Mathematics and Science Subject Knowledge Audits 1
- Core Science 1
- Core Physical Education 1
- Core Foreign Languages 1
- The Broader Curriculum: Expression
- The Broader Curriculum: Communication
- The Broader Curriculum: Innovation
Year two
- School Experience 2
- Professional Studies 2: Valuing Learners as Individuals
- Core English 2
- Core Mathematics 2
- English, Mathematics and Science Subject Knowledge Audits 2
- Core Science 2
- Core Physical Education 2
- Core Foreign Languages 2
- Cross Curricular Learning
- Elective Module 1
Year three
- School Experience 3
- Professional Studies 3: Promoting Progression
- Core English 3
- Core Mathematics 3
- English, Mathematics and Science Subject Knowledge Audits 3
- Core Science 3
- Core Physical Education 3
- Core Foreign Languages 3
- Personal Research Project in Primary Education
- Elective Module 2
View full course webpage
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- Available with a foundation year
English Literature BA (Hons)
English Literature at St Mary’s offers students the chance to investigate all aspects of literature in depth, on our beautiful historic campus, in a friendly department where we value above all the ambitions and needs of the individual student.
- Emphasis on one-to-one tutoring and tailoring your degree to reflect your individual interests and needs.
- Scope to explore literature from a range of interdisciplinary perspectives.
- Opportunity for an immersive learning experience enabling you to explore and celebrate the University's literary and theatrical heritage by studying authors, genres and actors with physical connections to our campus and its locality.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying English Literature.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Foundations of Literary Study: Tragedy
- Introduction to Critical Theory
- Practical Criticism
- London Theatre
- Contemporary Fiction
- Writing Short Fiction
- Film, Style and Form
Year two
- Writing the Renaissance
- Romanticism: English Literature and its Background 1776-1832
- Gothic Cultures 1760-1900
- Writing Adaptations
- Curating London
- Narrative and Identity in the 19th Century Novel
- The Irish Literary Revival on Page and Stage
- Eighteenth Century London: Writing the Metropolis 1700-1832
Year three
- Modernisms in English Literature
- Dissertation
- Writing Conflict: Literature of the First World War
- Special Study
- Literature and the Unconscious
- New Voices: Twentieth-Century Literature
View full course webpage
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- Available with a foundation year
History BA (Hons)
Study how the movements, ideas and people of the past have shaped the present at London’s number one History department for teaching quality (Times Good University Guide, 2019).
- London’s number 2 history department for teaching quality (Guardian University Guide 2021).
- 100% course satisfaction among History students (National Student Survey 2020).
- Opportunity to develop skills such as conducting research, analysing evidence, and communicating your findings.
- You will be taught by historians who are experts in their fields.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying History.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Doing History
- Transatlantic Histories of Slavery
- War and Society
- The Mediterranean World
- Revolutions and Rebellions
- Art and Power
Year two
- Public Histories
- Liberty or Death: The French Revolution
- Australia: Great Southern Land
- Race and Ethnicity in the US
- Popular Culture, Politics and History
- The Hundred Years’ War
- Crime and Punishment in London, 1700-1900
- Making History Work
- History City Study
- The Sixties
Year three
- Dissertation
- Independent Study
- The Ottoman Empire
- Renaissance Kingship
- Sentiment, Suffrage and Sex: Women in the USA
- Liberating Histories
- Tudor Queenship
- Collective Memory and the Second World War
- Civil Rights in the US
- Nations and Nationalisms
View full course webpage
- history, english, media, film, poltiics, theology, creative writing
- Available with a foundation year
Liberal Arts BA (Hons)
Whether you aspire to run arts venues, curate exhibitions, work in government or create films, start your career with a degree in Liberal Arts. Discover creative methods of engagement and leadership that will help you to shape the future of our cultural, heritage, political and creative industries.
- Complete the degree as a traditional three-year programme or as an accelerated two-year programme with two summer school intensives.
- Study a cross-section of Humanities subjects, with the option to major in a subject area, should you choose to specialise.
- There are behind the scenes field trips to cultural institutions and industry-led work placements available.
- Opportunities to engage in public presentation and creative projects through media outputs, film and podcasts.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Liberal Arts.
View full course webpage
- history, english, media, film, poltiics, theology, creative writing
- Available with a foundation year
Liberal Arts (Accelerated) BA (Hons)
Whether you aspire to run arts venues, curate exhibitions, work in government, or create films, start your career with a degree in Liberal Arts. Discover creative methods of engagement and leadership that will help you to shape the future of our cultural, heritage, political and creative industries, with a two-year degree in Liberal Arts.
- Graduate in just 2 years by studying over both summer periods at the St Mary’s Liberal Arts Summer School.
- Study a cross-section of Humanities subjects, with the option to major in a subject area, should you choose to specialise.
- Behind the scenes field trips to cultural institutions and industry-led work placements are available.
- Opportunities to engage in public presentation and creative projects through media outputs, film and podcasts.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Liberal Arts (Accelerated).
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Reason, Evidence, Argument
- Rethinking Modernity and the Liberal Arts
- The Public Role of the Arts and Humanities
- Aesthetics
- Renaissance London
- Popular Culture and the Arts and Humanities
- From Enlightenment to Romanticism
- Voices in Contemporary Fiction
- Writing Short Fiction
- Foundations of Literary Study: Tragedy
- Introduction to Critical Theory
- Contemporary International Theatre
- Contemporary Fiction
- Poetry in the Modern World
- Film, Style and Form
- Digital Cultures
- Media History
- Digital Production
- British Film and TV
- Harry Potter and…
- Writing Short Fiction
- Doing History
- Transatlantic Histories of Slavery
- War and Society
- The Mediterranean World
- Revolutions and Rebellions
- Art and Power
- What is Politics?
- Comparative Politics
- Introduction to International Relations
- Introduction to Political Economy
- British Politics
- Foundations in Biblical Interpretation
- Key Concepts in World Religions
- Fundamentals of Systematic Theology
- The Nature of Religion
- Introduction to Ethics
Year two
- Working with the Liberal Arts
- Researching the Liberal Arts
- Liberal Arts Independent Project
- Rhetoric, Dialogue and the Art of Persuasion
- In and Out of the Gothic
- Writing Genre Fiction
- Writing Lyrics and Poetry
- Writing Adaptations
- Writing Children’s Fiction
- Writing the Renaissance
- Eighteenth Century London: Writing the Metropolis 1700-1832
- Literature and the Unconscious
- Bob Dylan and the Lyricism of Protest
- New Voices: Twentieth-Century Literature
- North American Cinema
- Screen Theory and Criticism
- Disney and Animation
- The Beatles and the Counterculture
- Rhetoric, Dialogue and the Art of Persuasion
- Liberty or Death: The French Revolution
- Australia: Great Southern Land
- Race and Ethnicity in the US
- Popular Culture, Politics and History
- Tudor Queenship
- Collective Memory and the Second World War
- Civil Rights in the US
- Nations and Nationalisms
- Theory, Practice and History of Diplomacy
- EU Politics and Policy
- Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Organised Crime
- International Organisations
- Theology and Culture
- Religion and Politics
- God in Christ
- Religion and Reason
- Ecclesiology
- Special Study for English
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- religion, religious
- Available with a foundation year
Theology, Religion, and Ethics BA (Hons)
A course that trains you for a digital, global age in which theological insight and religious literacy matter more than ever.
- The degree combines open inquiry into cutting-edge contemporary debates against the background of a living religious tradition.
- Opportunities to visit international sites of religious significance, such as Jerusalem or Rome.
- You will receive teaching and tuition from top-level academic experts drawn from the St Mary's theological research centres.
- Combine your studies with Education Studies.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Theology, Religion, and Ethics.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Foundations in Biblical Interpretation
- Key Concepts in World Religions
- Introduction to an Ancient Language
- Fundamentals of Systematic Theology
- The Nature of Religion
- Introduction to Ethics
Year two
- God in Christ
- Religion and Reason
- Ecclesiology
- Bioethics
- Medieval Islamic Thought
- Theological Anthropology
- Synoptic Gospels
- Liturgical Theology
- Religion in Contemporary Society
Year three
- Dissertation
- Extended Essay
- Hindu Texts
- Metaethics
- Theology and Culture
- Religion and Politics
- Sacramental Theology
- Christian Ethics
- Christian Spirituality
- Gospel of John
View full course webpage
- theatre, drama acting course, drama course, drama school london
Acting BA (Hons)
Acting BA (Hons) at Drama St Mary’s is a rigorous, full-time course that equips you for a career in acting.
- Drama St Mary's - unlike other drama schools - does not charge an audition fee
- Free pre-UCAS applications auditions and interviews with constructive feedback
- Central London showcases
- Drama School Training in a university context, offering personal support and tutorial supervision
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Voice and Movement 1
- Acting 1: Methodologies
- Performance 1: Skills
- Acting 2: Methodology to Text
- Performance 2: Ensemble
- Contextual Studies 1: Acting in Theory and Practice
Year two
- Voice and Movement 2
- Acting 3: Classical
- Performance 3: Devising
- Acting 4: Acting for TV and Film
- Performance 4: Applied Theatre
- Contextual Studies 2: Theatre History
Year three
- Production
- Contextual Studies 3: Professional Practice
- Creative Thinking and Theatre-Making
- Finalists Productions
- Acting for Screen and Radio
View full course webpage
- media, marketing communications, journalism, marketing communication,
- Available with a foundation year
Communications and Marketing BA (Hons)
In a world where technological and social developments are changing the way people interact on an almost daily basis, the importance of effective communication skills has never been higher.
- Options to study abroad and undertake industry work placements.
- You will learn about the theory of communications and the most effective techniques to put across your message.
- Choose modules to reflect your interests and career aspirations.
- The programme has been designed in collaboration with leading media and communications industry professionals.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Communications and Marketing.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Principles and Practices of Communications
- The Media Industries
- Consumer and Audience Behaviour
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Digital Production
- Design and Visual Narratives
- Digital Marketing and Data Insights
- Sport, Culture and History
Year two
- Entrepreneurship and Professionalism
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- Research Methods in Social Sciences
- Behavioural Economics
- Popular Culture and Business
- Managing Sports Events
- Multimedia Production
- Magazine Design
- Practical Data Analytics
- Sports Journalism and Media Relations
Year three
- Ethics in Communications and Marketing
- Global and Social Economic Trends
- Independent Study Project
- Political Communication
- Industry Placement
- Building a Start-up Business
- Entrepreneurial and Online Journalism
- Responsive Design
- Data Visualisation: Critical Analysis and Presentation
- Sports Marketing Campaign
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- media, computer, computing data science, marketing communictions, big data
- Available with a foundation year
Communications, Data Analytics and Marketing BA (Hons)
This course is centred around developing your knowledge of data-driven communications and focuses on how data analytics has become essential to marketing.
- Options to study abroad and undertake industry work placements.
- The programme is designed in collaboration with leading media and communications industry professionals.
- The degree has been designed to reflect that data analysis is in particularly high demand in marketing.
- Guest lectures by industry professionals.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Communications, Data Analytics and Marketing.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Principles and Practices of Communications
- The Media Industries
- Consumer and Audience Behaviour
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Digital Production
- Design and Visual Narratives
- Digital Marketing and Data Insights
- Sport, Culture and History
Year two
- Entrepreneurship and Professionalism
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- Research Methods in Social Sciences
- Practical Data Analytics
- Behavioural Economics
- Popular Culture and Business
- Managing Sports Events
Year three
- Ethics in Communications and Marketing
- Global and Social Economic Trends
- Data Visualisation: Critical Analysis and Presentation
- Independent Study Project
- Independent Study Project
- Political Communication
- Industry Placement
- Building a Start-up Business
- Entrepreneurial and Online Journalism
- Responsive Design
- Sports Marketing Campaign
View full course webpage
- media
- Available with a foundation year
Communications, Design and Marketing BA (Hons)
Develop your design skills and marketing knowledge on a degree produced in consultation with leading figures in the creative industries. Technology and communications are changing how people interact and effective design and marketing skills have never been more important.
- This degree will teach you about consumer behaviour, branding, customer relationships and digital communications.
- You will discover how to effectively communicate messages to different audiences through various media platforms.
- Design, produce and present your own media campaigns
- Option to change your pathway in the second year
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Communications, Design and Marketing.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Principles and Practices of Communications
- The Media Industries
- Consumer and Audience Behaviour
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Digital Production
- Design and Visual Narratives
- Digital Marketing and Data Insights
- Sport, Culture and History
Year two
- Entrepreneurship and Professionalism
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- Research Methods in Social Sciences
- Magazine Design
- Behavioural Economics
- Popular Culture and Business
- Managing Sports Events
Year three
- Ethics in Communications and Marketing
- Global and Social Economic Trends
- Entrepreneurial and Online Journalism
- Independent Study Project
- Independent Study Project
- Political Communication
- Industry Placement
- Building a Start-up Business
- Responsive Design
- Data Visualisation: Critical Analysis and Presentation
- Sports Marketing Campaign
View full course webpage
- media photography, journalism, film
- Available with a foundation year
Communications, Media and Marketing BA (Hons)
The importance of effective media and marketing skills has never been higher. This course focuses on developing your media production skills and aims to give you insight into the world of communications.
- You will learn about consumer behaviour, branding, customer relationships and digital communications.
- The degree includes specialist modules in: Writing for the Media, Multimedia Production, Journalism and Hybrid Media Practice.
- Designed in collaboration with leading media and communications industry professionals.
- Optional work placements designed to provide you with in-demand skills.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Communications, Media and Marketing.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Principles and Practices of Communications
- The Media Industries
- Consumer and Audience Behaviour
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Digital Production
- Design and Visual Narratives
- Digital Marketing and Data Insights
- Sport, Culture and History
Year two
- Entrepreneurship and Professionalism
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- Research Methods in Social Sciences
- Multimedia Production
- Behavioural Economics
- Popular Culture and Business
- Managing Sports Events
Year three
- Ethics in Communications and Marketing
- Global and Social Economic Trends
- Entrepreneurial and Online Journalism
- Independent Study Project
- Independent Study Project
- Political Communication
- Industry Placement
- Building a Start-up Business
- Responsive Design
- Data Visualisation: Critical Analysis and Presentation
- Sports Marketing Campaign
View full course webpage
- journalism
- Available with a foundation year
Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons)
Gain the skills you need to get a job in the booming Creative Industries, while developing your own personal writing ambitions. Become the writer you want to be, and that others need.
- The programme is taught by means of lectures, seminars, workshops and individual tutorials.
- Opportunities for collaborative projects and developing skills in constructive criticism of creative work.
- Contribute to our annual anthology of student work.
- 91% teaching satisfaction among English and creative writing students at St Mary's (Guardian Uni League Tables 2019).
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Creative and Professional Writing.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Foundations of Writing
- Reading Across Literary Forms
- Current Writers and Writing
- Introduction to Narrative
- London Theatre
- Practical Criticism
- Introduction to Critical Theory
- Contemporary Fiction
- Poetry in the Modern World
- Foundations of Literary Study: Tragedy
- The Media Industries
- Film, Style and Form
- Digital Cultures
- Media History
- Harry Potter and…
Year two
- The Publishing Industry
- Writing Adaptations
- Writing Genre Fiction
- Journalism 1: News Writing
- Writing Lyrics and Poetry
- Screenwriting 1
- Curating London
- Eighteenth Century London: Writing the Metropolis 1700-1832
- Contributing to the Community
- Narrative and Identity in the 19th Century Novel
- Gothic Cultures 1760-1900
Year three
- Portfolio
- Extended Essay
- Creative Non-Fiction
- Writing Children’s Fiction
- Writing Poetry
- Journalism 2: Reviews and Features
- American Literature
- Literature and the Unconscious
- The Beatles and the Counterculture
- Screen and Script: The Codes and Structures of Film and Television Narrative
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- media art
Creative Media BA (Hons)
Our Creative Media degree offers a highly focused, multi-disciplinary, practice-based programme of study, that both challenges and develops those aspiring towards creative roles in the media industry.
- Exciting study trips and opportunities for work experience in the media and creative industries.
- Specialist pathways in film-making, web design, motion graphics, magazine design, digital art and many more.
- Work on live briefs.
- Study with media professionals and international and national experts in the creative media industries.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Design and Creative Thinking
- Presentation and Perception
- Digital Cultures
- Media History
- Design and Visual Narratives
- Digital Production
Year two
- Popular Culture and Business
- Digital Illustration
- Entrepreneurship and Professionalism
- Multimedia Production
- Magazine Design
- Web Design
- Motion Graphics I
- Cult Media and Identity
Year three
- Dissertation
- Advanced Digital Imaging
- Motion Graphics II
- Magazine Production
- Sound Design
- Individual Study Project
- The Paradox of Horror
- Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Industry Placement
- The Enterprising Workplace
- Disney and Animation
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- media
Film and Digital Production BA (Hons)
This course looks to equip you with the theoretical and practical skills needed to work in the creative industries.
- Study with media professionals and international and national experts in film, television and popular culture.
- Exciting study trips and opportunities for work experience in the media and creative industries.
- You will develop skills relevant to film production and screenwriting, as well as related screen media and promotional industries.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Film, Style and Form
- Digital Cultures
- Media History
- Digital Production
- Writing Short Fiction
- The Media Industries
- British Film and TV
- Harry Potter and…
Year two
- North American Cinema
- Screen Theory and Criticism
- Multimedia Production
- Entrepreneurship and Professionalism
- Writing Adaptations
- Cult Media and Identity
- Documentary and World Cinema
- Screenwriting 1
Year three
- Digital Filmmaking
- Sound Design
- Industry Placement
- Screenwriting 2
- The Paradox of Horror
- Disney and Animation
- The Beatles and the Counterculture
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- media
- Available with a foundation year
Film and Screen Media BA (Hons)
Study with media professionals and with national and international experts in film, television and popular culture. The Film and Screen Media degree reflects how film and television studies have changed in recent years as a result of the impact of digital media and our interaction with it.
- The programme will provide you with a solid background in screen industries, from a theoretical, practical and industry perspective.
- Study with media professionals and international and national experts in film, television and popular culture.
- You will learn precise research and production skills that will allow you to enter a wide variety of professions.
- Professional development and work experience modules.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Film and Screen Media.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Film, Style and Form
- Digital Cultures
- Media History
- Writing Short Fiction
- The Media Industries
- Digital Production
- British Film and TV
- Harry Potter and…
Year two
- North American Cinema
- Screen Theory and Criticism
- Entrepreneurship and Professionalism
- Writing Adaptations
- Cult Media and Identity
- Documentary and World Cinema
- Multimedia Production
- Screenwriting 1
Year three
- Dissertation
- Extended Essay
- Industry Placement
- Screenwriting 2
- The Paradox of Horror
- Disney and Animation
- The Beatles and the Counterculture
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- history, english, media, film, poltiics, theology, creative writing
- Available with a foundation year
Liberal Arts BA (Hons)
Whether you aspire to run arts venues, curate exhibitions, work in government or create films, start your career with a degree in Liberal Arts. Discover creative methods of engagement and leadership that will help you to shape the future of our cultural, heritage, political and creative industries.
- Complete the degree as a traditional three-year programme or as an accelerated two-year programme with two summer school intensives.
- Study a cross-section of Humanities subjects, with the option to major in a subject area, should you choose to specialise.
- There are behind the scenes field trips to cultural institutions and industry-led work placements available.
- Opportunities to engage in public presentation and creative projects through media outputs, film and podcasts.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Liberal Arts.
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- history, english, media, film, poltiics, theology, creative writing
- Available with a foundation year
Liberal Arts (Accelerated) BA (Hons)
Whether you aspire to run arts venues, curate exhibitions, work in government, or create films, start your career with a degree in Liberal Arts. Discover creative methods of engagement and leadership that will help you to shape the future of our cultural, heritage, political and creative industries, with a two-year degree in Liberal Arts.
- Graduate in just 2 years by studying over both summer periods at the St Mary’s Liberal Arts Summer School.
- Study a cross-section of Humanities subjects, with the option to major in a subject area, should you choose to specialise.
- Behind the scenes field trips to cultural institutions and industry-led work placements are available.
- Opportunities to engage in public presentation and creative projects through media outputs, film and podcasts.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Liberal Arts (Accelerated).
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Reason, Evidence, Argument
- Rethinking Modernity and the Liberal Arts
- The Public Role of the Arts and Humanities
- Aesthetics
- Renaissance London
- Popular Culture and the Arts and Humanities
- From Enlightenment to Romanticism
- Voices in Contemporary Fiction
- Writing Short Fiction
- Foundations of Literary Study: Tragedy
- Introduction to Critical Theory
- Contemporary International Theatre
- Contemporary Fiction
- Poetry in the Modern World
- Film, Style and Form
- Digital Cultures
- Media History
- Digital Production
- British Film and TV
- Harry Potter and…
- Writing Short Fiction
- Doing History
- Transatlantic Histories of Slavery
- War and Society
- The Mediterranean World
- Revolutions and Rebellions
- Art and Power
- What is Politics?
- Comparative Politics
- Introduction to International Relations
- Introduction to Political Economy
- British Politics
- Foundations in Biblical Interpretation
- Key Concepts in World Religions
- Fundamentals of Systematic Theology
- The Nature of Religion
- Introduction to Ethics
Year two
- Working with the Liberal Arts
- Researching the Liberal Arts
- Liberal Arts Independent Project
- Rhetoric, Dialogue and the Art of Persuasion
- In and Out of the Gothic
- Writing Genre Fiction
- Writing Lyrics and Poetry
- Writing Adaptations
- Writing Children’s Fiction
- Writing the Renaissance
- Eighteenth Century London: Writing the Metropolis 1700-1832
- Literature and the Unconscious
- Bob Dylan and the Lyricism of Protest
- New Voices: Twentieth-Century Literature
- North American Cinema
- Screen Theory and Criticism
- Disney and Animation
- The Beatles and the Counterculture
- Rhetoric, Dialogue and the Art of Persuasion
- Liberty or Death: The French Revolution
- Australia: Great Southern Land
- Race and Ethnicity in the US
- Popular Culture, Politics and History
- Tudor Queenship
- Collective Memory and the Second World War
- Civil Rights in the US
- Nations and Nationalisms
- Theory, Practice and History of Diplomacy
- EU Politics and Policy
- Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Organised Crime
- International Organisations
- Theology and Culture
- Religion and Politics
- God in Christ
- Religion and Reason
- Ecclesiology
- Special Study for English
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- Available with a foundation year
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)
Develop a reflective understanding of the world of politics in its local, national and international contexts. Understand the key theories, ideologies and developments that shape the current political climate.
- This degree programme is taught by a mix of expert academics and industry professionals, offering the best possible balance of academic and practical expertise.
- The course is designed in collaboration with leading politics, public communication and policy professionals.
- There are options to study abroad and undertake industry work placements while on this course.
- Proximity to political institutions in Central London.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Politics and International Relations.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- What is Politics?
- Introduction to Political Economy
- British Politics
- Comparative Politics
- Introduction to International Relations
- Art and Power
- Revolutions and Rebellions
Year two
- Entrepreneurship and Professionalism
- Theory, Practice and History of Diplomacy
- Political Economy of Global Development
- Research Methods in the Social Sciences
- Political Ideologies
- EU Politics and Policy
- Race and Ethnicity in the US
- Religion and Reason
Year three
- Political Communication
- Global and Social Economic Trends
- International Organisations
- Independent Research Project
- Capstone Project
- The Enterprising Workplace
- Counter Radicalisation and Terrorism
- Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Organised Crime
- Nations and Nationalisms
- Civil Rights in the US
View full course webpage
- media sport, sports
- Available with a foundation year
Sports Communications and Marketing BA (Hons)
Sports Communications and Marketing is a practical degree that combines specialist industry knowledge with a range of transferable skills in communications and marketing.
- St Mary's University is the top university in London for Sport.
- Students gain digital skills training underpinned by critical knowledge and understanding.
- Modules are taught in collaboration with industry professionals.
- There are opportunities for hands-on work placements and study abroad.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Sports Communications and Marketing.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Principles and Practices of Communications
- The Media Industries
- Consumer and Audience Behaviour
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Digital Production
- Design and Visual Narratives
- Digital Marketing and Data Insights
- Sport, Culture and History
Year two
- Entrepreneurship and Professionalism
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- Research Methods in Social Sciences
- Sports Journalism and Media Relations
- Behavioural Economics
- Popular Culture and Business
- Managing Sports Events
Year three
- Ethics in Communications and Marketing
- Global and Social Economic Trends
- Independent Study Project
- Sports Marketing Campaign
- Political Communication
- Industry Placement
- Building a Start-up Business
- Entrepreneurial and Online Journalism
- Responsive Design
- Data Visualisation: Critical Analysis and Presentation
View full course webpage
- crime, forensic, forensics
- Available with a foundation year
Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
Do you wish to understand the nature of social and political change at global, national and local levels? How about the roles of globalisation, modernity and identity in shaping these dynamics? Are you interested in social justice? Criminal justice? Do you wish to understand how, why and whom we punish? Do you wish to examine how crime and society are controlled and by whom? If so, criminology and sociology is the degree for you; exciting, contemporary and relevant.
- Links with other programmes and research centres.
- Placements and voluntary work available as well as opportunities to connect to key institutions and practitioners.
- You will critically reflect on emerging new perspectives on crime, including cyber-crime, and the use of artificial intelligence to understand and predict crime.
- Opportunity for field visits, workshops and lectures from guest speakers.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Criminology and Sociology.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Criminology: A Sociological Introduction
- Investigating Criminal Justice
- Sociology: Themes and Issues
- Classical Sociological Theory
- Researching Criminology and Sociology in the News
- Introduction to Research Methods
Year two
- Police and Punishment: History and Functions
- Global Societies and Identities
- Applied Research Methods
- Criminalising Social Problems
- Crime and the Media
- Body, Gender and Sexuality
- Contributing to the Community
- Experience and Employment in Education
- Experience and Employment in Business
- Experience and Employment in Sport
Year three
- Criminology: New Perspectives
- Modernity in the 21st Century
- Dissertation
- Research Essay
- Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Organised Crime
- Counter Radicalisation and Terrorism
- Managing in the Workplace
- The Enterprising Workplace
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- teaching, education, sociology, youth
- Available with a foundation year
Education Studies BA (Hons)
Do you want to learn more about education? Do you aspire to work with children and young people? Whether your future aspirations include: teaching, SEN and Disabilities and inclusion, educational policy or youth work, it begins with a degree in Education Studies.
- A rewarding course exploring issues of education, social justice, equalities and inclusion;
- Workshops with industry professionals on key developments in the field;
- Work experience placement opportunities including schools, early years, youth and charity settings;
- Study abroad options in Europe or the USA in your second year.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Education Studies.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Citizenship, Education and Children's Rights
- History of Education
- Introduction to Special Education needs, Disability and Inclusion
- Purposes and Values in Education
- Skills for Independent Learning and Employability
- Teaching and Learning – Theory Into Practice
Year two
- Critical Perspectives on Childhood and Youth
- Disability in Schools and Society
- Doing Social Science Research
- Experience and Employment in Education
- Health and Wellbeing
- Policy, Social Justice and Education in Context
- Contributing to the Community
- The Primary Classroom: A Practical Approach
Year three
- Dissertation
- Education and Popular Culture
- Independent Study
- International Perspectives in Education
- Planning and Assessment for Learning
- Managing in the Workplace
- The Enterprising Workplace
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- law sociology, crime, forensic, forensics
- Available with a foundation year
Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
Our Law with Criminology programme is tailored for students who are interested in careers in the criminal justice system, or are interested in law and in becoming a barrister or solicitor.
- Practice-focussed vocational modules as well as modules exploring criminology, legal theory and cultural issues.
- Emphasis on employability via engagement with the local legal community and extra-curricular activities such as mooting, mock trials and commercial awareness workshops.
- The friendly and enthusiastic team of lecturers teach areas they've either practised or carried out research in, and are available for individual support.
- Expertise in human trafficking and much more.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Law with Criminology.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Legal Process and the Introduction to the Practice of Law
- Sources of Law and Academic Legal Skills
- Human Rights Law
- Criminal Law
- Law of Contract
- Investigating Criminal Justice
Year two
- Law of the European Union
- Land Law
- Law of Tort
- Criminalising Social Problems
- Crime and the Media
Year three
- Law Research Project
- Extended Essay in Law
- Equity and Trusts
- Criminology: New Perspectives
- Cultural Legal Studies
- Cultural Legal Studies
- Introduction to Sharia Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Jurisprudence
- Insurance Law
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Employment Law in the Workplace
- International Criminal Law
- Counter Radicalisation and Terrorism
- Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Organised Crime
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- Available with a foundation year
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)
Develop a reflective understanding of the world of politics in its local, national and international contexts. Understand the key theories, ideologies and developments that shape the current political climate.
- This degree programme is taught by a mix of expert academics and industry professionals, offering the best possible balance of academic and practical expertise.
- The course is designed in collaboration with leading politics, public communication and policy professionals.
- There are options to study abroad and undertake industry work placements while on this course.
- Proximity to political institutions in Central London.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Politics and International Relations.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- What is Politics?
- Introduction to Political Economy
- British Politics
- Comparative Politics
- Introduction to International Relations
- Art and Power
- Revolutions and Rebellions
Year two
- Entrepreneurship and Professionalism
- Theory, Practice and History of Diplomacy
- Political Economy of Global Development
- Research Methods in the Social Sciences
- Political Ideologies
- EU Politics and Policy
- Race and Ethnicity in the US
- Religion and Reason
Year three
- Political Communication
- Global and Social Economic Trends
- International Organisations
- Independent Research Project
- Capstone Project
- The Enterprising Workplace
- Counter Radicalisation and Terrorism
- Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Organised Crime
- Nations and Nationalisms
- Civil Rights in the US
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- counselling, therapy
- Available with a foundation year
Psychology BSc (Hons)
The Psychology degree at St Mary’s provides you with a scientific understanding of the mind, brain and behaviour. Alongside the academic content of the programme you will gain transferable skills, including the capacity for self-directed, reflective learning and project management.
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- Psychology at St Mary’s is ranked 1st in London for teaching satisfaction and 2nd in London for course satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2021).
- Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Psychology.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Research Methods and Statistics I
- Research Methods and Statistics II
- Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Everyday Psychology
- Deconstructing Psychology
Year two
- Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
- Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics
- The Social Brain
- The Developing Mind
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Transferable Skills for Employment
- Contributing to the Community
- Experience and Employment in Education
- Experience and Employment in Business
- Experience and Employment in Sport
- The Primary Classroom: A Practical Approach
Year three
- Independent Project
- Extended Literature Review
- Applied Child Psychology
- Psychology of Education
- Political Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Perception
- Counselling Psychology
- Psychology of Ageing
- Psychology of Intimate Relationships
- Psychology of Attention
- Critical Health Psychology
- Psychopathology and Deviant Behaviour
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Managing in the Workplace
- The Enterprising Workplace
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- science, counselling,
- Available with a foundation year
Sport Psychology BSc (Hons)
A Sport Psychology degree provides you with the understanding to optimise athletic performance and well-being by studying the psychology behind sport. You will explore key factors affecting sports performance, such as anxiety, self-confidence, motivation, stress, coping, concentration and sport injury.
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- Excellent sports facilities and laboratories.
- Small class sizes create a community environment.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Sport Psychology.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Research Methods and Statistics I
- Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Sport Psychology and Skill Acquisition
- Research Methods and Statistics II
- Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Everyday Psychology
- Physiology of Exercise
- Basic Biomechanics
- Sport Performance
Year two
- Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
- The Social Brain
- Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics
- The Developing Mind
- Social Psychology of Sport
- Physiology of Training
- Sports Biomechanics
- Skill Acquisition I
- Contributing to the Community
- Experience and Employment in Sport
- Experience and Employment in Education
Year three
- Independent Project
- Extended Literature Review
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Psychology of Attention
- Health Psychology
- Psychology of Intimate Relationships
- Experimental Biomechanics
- The Enterprising Workplace
- Applied Child Psychology
- Psychology of Education
- Psychology of Ageing
- Skill Acquisition II
- Environmental Physiology
- Managing in the Workplace
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- sport, sports coaching physical education, pe, football coaching courses
Chelsea Football Club Foundation Coaching and Development FdSc
This two-year Foundation Degree (with the option of a 3rd year top up to BSc) provides a unique and innovative learning opportunity for you to learn and develop your coaching, football development, business and entrepreneurship skills whilst gaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the football industry
- Unique collaborative relationship with Chelsea FC Foundation with a variety of work placement opportunities
- Opportunity to develop coaching practice and use sport as a vehicle for social change in Chelsea FC Foundation settings
- Vocational qualifications are embedded into the course including The FA Coaching Pathway (e.g FA Level One and Two)
- Variety of teaching venues, including St Mary's University, Chelsea FC training ground (Cobham) and Stamford Bridge
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Football Study Skills
- Foundation Phase Player Development
- Youth Development Phase Development
- Introduction to Equality and Diversity in Football
- Professional Development
- Professional Practice in Football
- Developing Effective Coaching Practice
- Optimising Player Potential
Year two
- Research in a Football Environment
- Coaching Football through Games
- Tactical Performance Analysis in Football
- Project and Event Management in Football
- Disability, Health and Wellbeing in Football
- Professional Development in Football
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- sport, sports, football, soccer physical education, pe
Chelsea Football Club Foundation Coaching and Development (Top-up) BSc (Hons)
This undergraduate degree is a top-up year for the Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development foundation degree, leading to the award of Bachelor of Science
- Unique collaborative relationship with Chelsea FC Foundation with a variety of work placement opportunities
- Opportunity to develop coaching practice and use sport as a vehicle for social change in Chelsea FC Foundation settings
- Variety of teaching venues, including St Mary's University, Chelsea FC training ground (Cobham) and Stamford Bridge
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Football Research Project
- Tactical Performance Analysis in Football
- Elite Player Welfare and Wellbeing
- Development of Professional Pathway
- Advanced Football Coaching through Games
- Youth Talent Development
- Business Start-ups in Football
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- health
- Available with a foundation year
Nutrition BSc (Hons)
Our Nutrition course offers you the opportunity to develop the professional competencies and skills required for the application of nutritional science in a number of fields.
- Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (subject to AfN re-accreditation)
- Provides an overview of the relationship between diet and health and explores solutions to the nutrition-related health issues in society today
- Access to our Nutrition Suite for use in practical sessions and an Air Displacement Plethysmograph (BodPod)
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Nutrition.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Energy and Nutrition
- Introduction to Research
- Micronutrients
- Introductory Physiology and Biochemistry
- Food Science and Novel Foods
- Food Choice and Control of Food Intake
Year two
- Lifespan Nutrition
- Nutritional Assessment
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Nutrition for Health and Disease
- Research Methods 2
- Sports Nutrition
Year three
- Research Project
- Public Health Nutrition
- Nutrition and the Athlete
- Management of Weight and Associated Clinical Conditions
- Nutrition and Genetics
- Managing in the Workplace
- The Enterprising Workplace
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- sport coaching, sports, pe football, personal training, coaching courses, physical education
Physical Education and Sports Coaching FdSc
This two-year foundation degree course is aimed at individuals who are currently working or gaining experience within physical education settings and the sports coaching industry, or those looking to become a physical education teacher or sports coach.
- Strong focus on personal development enables you to develop a CV and enhance your career opportunities
- Substantial vocational aspect to the programme
- Flexible two-day a week schedule
- Opportunity to study for one further year to achieve an undergraduate degree on either BSc Sports Coaching Science or BA Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development after successful completion of the programme
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Understanding the Coaching Process
- Holistic Approaches to Coaching
- Introduction to Sport Psychology and Skill Acquisition
- Introduction to Teaching and Coaching Games
- Health and Wellbeing
- Professional Development
Year two
- The Coaching Environment
- Applied Skill Acquisition
- Experience and Employment in Sport
- Research Proposal
- Sport Psychology
- Performance Analysis
- Teaching and Coaching Games
- Adapted Physical Activity, PE and Sport 1
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- sport, sports, pe coaching
- Available with a foundation year
Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development BA (Hons)
The Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development degree at St Mary’s provides you with a critical understanding of the physical, social, pedagogical and educational aspects of Physical Education and Sport. This will take place through a theoretical and applied approach that requires you to engage as active learners in a variety of practical and theoretical contexts.
- Designed specifically for anyone wishing to pursue careers in teaching, special educational needs and disability settings and youth coaching in able-bodied and adapted sports.
- Develop and explore the practical application of PE and sports coaching, as well as wider considerations, such as philosophy, sociology and adapted physical education and sport.
- Gives you a critical understanding of the physical, social, pedagogical and educational aspects of physical education, sport and youth development.
- School-based observation and applied activity sessions.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Holistic Development of the Young Person 1
- Learning in Context
- Introduction to Teaching and Coaching Games
- Introduction to Creativity and Individual Activities
- Introduction to Equality and Diversity in PE and Sport
- Holistic Development of the Young Person 2
Year two
- Professional Practice 1
- Research Proposal
- Teaching and Learning 1
- Teaching and Coaching Games
- Developing Creativity within Individual Activities
- Contemporary Issues in PE and Sport
- Adapted Physical Activity, PE and Sport 1
Year three
- Professional Practice 2
- Research Project
- Teaching and Learning in Secondary Physical Education
- Applied Teaching and Coaching Pedagogy
- Coach Education, Development and Mentoring
- Advanced Contemporary Issues in PE and Sport
- Adapted Physical Activity, PE and Sport 2
- Teaching and Learning in Primary Physical Education
- Youth Talent Development
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- health science
- Available with a foundation year
Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc (Hons)
The impact of tailored, evidence-driven sports nutrition advice is well recognised for everyone, whether running 5K for the first time or competing at the Olympics.
- Meets standards of the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register.
- Students have access to excellent sports facilities and BASES accredited laboratories.
- Taught by sports nutrition practitioners and academics.
- There are a range of sport scholarships and coaching bursaries available.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Sport and Exercise Nutrition.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Energy and Nutrition
- Micronutrients
- Introduction to Research
- Physiology of Exercise
- Food Science and Novel Foods
- Professional Skills for Nutritionists
Year two
- Nutritional Assessment
- Research Methods 2
- Physiology of Training
- Sports Nutrition
- Social Psychology of Sport
- Food Choice and Control of Food Intake
- Exercise Physiology and Physical Activity Across Lifespan
- Experience and Employment in Business
- Experience and Employment in Sport
Year three
- Research Project
- Nutrition and the Athlete
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Functional and Novel Foods
- Management of Weight and Associated Clinical Conditions
- Environmental Physiology
- Managing in the Workplace
- The Enterprising Workplace
- Building a Start-up Business
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- sport, sports biology, biomedical
- Available with a foundation year
Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Sport science is the application of scientific principles to human performance via the interdisciplinary approaches of physiology, psychology and biomechanics.
- This degree programme is endorsed by British Association of Sport and Exercise Scientists (BASES).
- Facilities include the Performance Education Centre, physiology, psychology labs and environmental chamber.
- Opportunities to work with professional sports teams and affiliated societies.
- There are opportunities to spend a semester studying abroad at one of our partner institutions.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Sport and Exercise Science.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Introduction to Research
- Physiology of Exercise
- Fundamentals of Sport Psychology and Skill Acquisition
- Functional Anatomy
- Fundamentals of Biomechanics
- Practical Field Tests in Sport
Year two
- Research Methods
- Physiology of Training
- Contemporary Insights Into Sport Psychology
- Sports Biomechanics
- Neuromechanics of Human Movement
- Testing and Monitoring in Sport
- Contemporary Issues in PE and Sport
- Skill Acquisition I
- Notational Analysis
- Experience and Employment in Sport
Year three
- Research Project
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Environmental Physiology
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Experimental Biomechanics
- Applied Biomechanics
- Performance Analysis
- Professional Observation
- Issues in Sport, Health and Exercise
- Skill Acquisition II
- Advanced Contemporary Issues in PE and Sport
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- science, counselling,
- Available with a foundation year
Sport Psychology BSc (Hons)
A Sport Psychology degree provides you with the understanding to optimise athletic performance and well-being by studying the psychology behind sport. You will explore key factors affecting sports performance, such as anxiety, self-confidence, motivation, stress, coping, concentration and sport injury.
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- Excellent sports facilities and laboratories.
- Small class sizes create a community environment.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Sport Psychology.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Research Methods and Statistics I
- Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Sport Psychology and Skill Acquisition
- Research Methods and Statistics II
- Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Everyday Psychology
- Physiology of Exercise
- Basic Biomechanics
- Sport Performance
Year two
- Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
- The Social Brain
- Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics
- The Developing Mind
- Social Psychology of Sport
- Physiology of Training
- Sports Biomechanics
- Skill Acquisition I
- Contributing to the Community
- Experience and Employment in Sport
- Experience and Employment in Education
Year three
- Independent Project
- Extended Literature Review
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Psychology of Attention
- Health Psychology
- Psychology of Intimate Relationships
- Experimental Biomechanics
- The Enterprising Workplace
- Applied Child Psychology
- Psychology of Education
- Psychology of Ageing
- Skill Acquisition II
- Environmental Physiology
- Managing in the Workplace
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- rehab, therapy Physiotherapy, sport, sports, massage, Physiotherapist, physio
- Available with a foundation year
Sport Rehabilitation BSc (Hons)
A practical and vocational programme - professionally accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitatiors and Trainers (BASRaT) - providing you with the skills required to work in sports and healthcare settings.
- Taught by research-active academics and clinical practitioners.
- There is an onsite teaching clinic where you can practice and enhance your clinical skills under supervision.
- There are a range of high-quality placements provided in professional sport or clinical practice.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Sport Rehabilitation.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Research Methods 1
- Clinical Human Anatomy
- Clinical Assessment of Neuromusculoskeletal Injury
- Exercise Physiology and Prescription
- Patient Management 1
- Biomechanics 1
Year two
- Clinical Placement 1
- Patient Management 2
- Rehabilitation 1
- Athlete Management 1
- Research Methods 2
- Biomechanics 2
Year three
- Clinical Placement 2
- Patient Management 3
- Rehabilitation 2
- Athlete Management 2
- Late Stage Rehabilitation
- Research Methods 3
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- sport, sports, personal football
- Available with a foundation year
Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons)
Designed for real world challenges in contemporary coaching, three strands run through the degree: coaching process, skill acquisition and performance analysis.
- This degree programme has superb national and local links to organisations within the industry.
- Students have access to excellent sports facilities, laboratories and strength and conditioning suite.
- There are coaching opportunities available on campus and in the local area.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Sports Coaching Science.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Coaching Process
- Introduction to Research
- Introduction to Sport Psychology and Skill Acquisition
- Physiology of Exercise
- The Developing Athlete
- Basic Biomechanics
Year two
- Skill Acquisition I
- Research Methods
- Social Psychology of Sport
- Coaching Process II
- Notational Analysis
- Physiology of Training
- Sports Biomechanics
- Science in Practice
- Experience and Employment in Education
- Experience and Employment in Business
- Experience and Employment in Sport
Year three
- Research Project
- Applied Coaching Science I
- Applied Coaching Science II
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Experimental Biomechanics
- Coach Education
- Performance Analysis
- Skill Acquisition II
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- media sport, sports
- Available with a foundation year
Sports Communications and Marketing BA (Hons)
Sports Communications and Marketing is a practical degree that combines specialist industry knowledge with a range of transferable skills in communications and marketing.
- St Mary's University is the top university in London for Sport.
- Students gain digital skills training underpinned by critical knowledge and understanding.
- Modules are taught in collaboration with industry professionals.
- There are opportunities for hands-on work placements and study abroad.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Sports Communications and Marketing.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Principles and Practices of Communications
- The Media Industries
- Consumer and Audience Behaviour
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Digital Production
- Design and Visual Narratives
- Digital Marketing and Data Insights
- Sport, Culture and History
Year two
- Entrepreneurship and Professionalism
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- Research Methods in Social Sciences
- Sports Journalism and Media Relations
- Behavioural Economics
- Popular Culture and Business
- Managing Sports Events
Year three
- Ethics in Communications and Marketing
- Global and Social Economic Trends
- Independent Study Project
- Sports Marketing Campaign
- Political Communication
- Industry Placement
- Building a Start-up Business
- Entrepreneurial and Online Journalism
- Responsive Design
- Data Visualisation: Critical Analysis and Presentation
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- management sport, sports
- Available with a foundation year
Sports Management BA (Hons)
Sports Management is a practical degree that will prepare you academically and professionally to hit the ground running in the sports and leisure industries.
- This degree programme is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Students who successfully pass all mapped modules will be eligible to be awarded a Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership (subject to CMI moderation).
- There are work placement opportunities integrated into the second and third year of the programme.
- A range of scholarships and bursaries are available to new undergraduate students.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Sports Management.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Introduction to Management
- Sport, Culture and History
- Introduction to the Sports and Leisure Industries
- Financial Decision Making
- Human Resource Management in Sport
Year two
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Research Methods in Sport
- Experience and Employment in Sport
- Sports Journalism and Media Relations
- Sports and the Law
- Starting a Business Venture
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- Managing Sports Events
- Investigation in Employment Practice
- Investigation in Employment Practice
- Behavioural Economics
Year three
- Independent Project in Sport
- Independent Study
- Contemporary Issues in Sport Management
- Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
- Digital Business
- Sports Sponsorship and Promotions
- Global Perspectives on the Sports Industry
- Managing in the Workplace
- Sports Marketing Campaign
- International Strategic Management
- Management Consultancy Project
- Social Enterprise
- Contemporary Issues in Marketing
- Marketing Consultancy Project
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- sport football, scouting, data, scout, science
Sports Performance Analysis and Talent Identification BSc (Hons)
Have an eye for talent? The first step toward your future career as a scout or analyst begins with a degree in Performance Analysis and Talent Identification.
- Two-year accelerated degree to maximise your future earning capacity
- Access to industry-specific technology, excellent sports facilities and BASES accredited laboratories
- Opportunity to gain professional experience on placement with elite organisations
- Blended learning programme taught online and on our historic London campus to allow flexibility with your learning
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Introduction to Data Analysis
- Introduction to Performance Analysis
- Applied Performance Analysis
- Advanced Principles in Talent ID
- Youth Talent Development
- Holistic Development
- Applied Data Analysis
- Performance Analysis and Talent ID Research
Year two
- Professional Placement
- Professional Project
- Opposition Analysis
- Recruitment Analysis
- Role of the Analyst
- Professional Development
- Reflection in Practice
- Dissemination of Research
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- sport, sports
- Available with a foundation year
Strength and Conditioning Science BSc (Hons)
Strength and Conditioning Science is associated with the physical preparation and coaching of sports performers.
- UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) accreditation.
- This degree has numerous partnerships with professional clubs and organisations for students to gain necessary coaching experience.
- Facilities favoured by Olympic athletes.
- There are opportunities to study abroad for a semester in year two.
The foundation year pathway offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Strength and Conditioning Science.
Module descriptions are available on the full course webpage.
Year one
- Introduction to Research
- Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
- Field Based Training Techniques
- Strength Training Techniques
- Physiology of Exercise
- Introduction to Sport Psychology and Skill Acquisition
Year two
- Research Methods
- Science in Practice
- Muscle Physiology
- Physiology of Training
- Sports Biomechanics
- Skill Acquisition I
Year three
- Research Project
- Organisation of Training
- Management of Specific Populations
- Science in the Workplace
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Experimental Biomechanics
- Skill Acquisition II
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