Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Sport Studies - In Cricket

at Leeds Beckett University - Headingley Campus United Kingdom

You’ll be able to tailor your study to suit your career ambitions, depending on your previous experience and learning.

You’ll meet with your course leader and personal tutor during induction week to choose your specific area of study. You’ll be able to focus on one of the following areas:

• Sports coaching
• Physical Education
• Physical Education with outdoor education
• Physical activity & health
• Sport development
• Sport business
• Sports marketing
• Sports Science

You’ll have the opportunity to refine your expertise and top-up your qualification to a degree through this course, with just one year of additional study. Preparing you for career success is central to this course and we’ll give you the skills to enhance your employability.

Explore the world of education and discover which aspects fire your passion.

As part of this course you’ll:

• Use directed experiential learning to see first-hand how theory links into practice
• Gain a wide understanding of educational systems and practices in the UK whether in schools and special needs schools, or settings such as museums and prisons
• Question key educational issues including the social influences surrounding how children learn and potential barriers to learning
• Gain an overview of current issues in education systems around the world and how they relate to the UK
• Study topics independently and develop high-level research skills to prepare for your major independent study

You’ll learn from a dedicated and supportive teaching team who will help you tailor the course to your professional ambitions. In your final year you’ll explore an education subject of your choosing in your major independent study. Completing a placement each year will reinforce the theory you learn in class and give you invaluable practical experience.

During year two, you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of volunteering opportunities and study abroad for one or two semesters. In year three you’ll select modules based on your career aspirations.

You’ll have access to a range of guest speakers, each giving their own perspectives on current educational issues. Previous speakers have covered topics such as social work, employability and enterprise activity and we have welcomed speakers from the Alliance for Inclusive Education.

Deepen your understanding of the key issues and challenges facing professionals in contemporary sport development settings in the UK and around the world.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Critically examine aspects of sport development, including strategic management, leadership, governance, diversity and inclusion, and sport for development
• Develop a specialism in an area of interest and vocational relevance during your independent project
• Enhance your problem solving, creativity, decision-making and leadership skills
• Have the opportunity to undertake a professional project in partnership with a sport development organisation

Designed to address the government's ambition of filling the current digital skills gap, this course will provide you with the specialist IT skills set required to succeed in industry. You will learn to deal with complex IT issues systematically and creatively, enhancing your ability to evaluate and apply advanced theories and techniques to a range of situations.

We recognise that you will have your own personal career aspirations, and this course will provide you with the flexibility to tailor your learning. You can study MSc Information & Technology by individual programme of study (IPOS), or by choosing one of four pathways.

Develop core competencies which sit at the heart of sport marketing.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Gain an applied industry insight into the dynamic global sport marketplace
• Build a sound theoretical and applied understanding of the subject area
• Work independently and collaboratively through a range of workshops, debates, reflective tasks and authentic assessments
• Enhance your industry expertise to develop the core capabilities in a range of sport market contexts
• Develop valuable skills in communication, problem-solving and strategic decision making

Develop the skills to perform digital forensic analysis on devices and implement cyber security mechanisms into any business.

As part of this course you’ll:  

• Combine expertise in two fields of national importance
• Analyse digital devices, such as hard drives, in computer forensics modules to identify and investigate their contents
• Understand how to use your knowledge of computer systems and networks to protect businesses and users from malicious attacks in computer security modules
• Learn practical investigative and 'hacking' techniques
• Use practical applications on our bespoke Hacktivity system that replicates real-world business systems and potential attacks

You’ll build expertise in the use of digital forensic techniques and analysis through tools used in industry such as Encase and XRY, and open source variants such as Autopsy and FTK Imager. If you join the university’s Ethical Hacking Society, you’ll explore the very latest developments in digital security and attend talks from industry experts to enhance your learning.

Tourism is constantly expanding to cater for the needs of the traveller and their desire to go further, more frequently and sustainably. This dynamic international tourism management course will keep you up to date with emerging trends and global issues, providing you with the experience and skills required to enter the industry at a professional level.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Gain an appreciation of other cultures and be aware and sensitive to the positive and negative impacts of tourism on communities and local economic development
• Look at the modern challenges faced by tourism organisations, focusing on recent trends and developments so you’re equipped with the skills to solve complex problems and implement plans and solutions to resolve them
• Acquire an understanding of sustainable tourism and development as well as the organisational structure and management of this ever-expanding service sector
• Develop an entrepreneurial approach by working alongside key industry partners to build innovative solutions to real-life business challenges
• Gain an insight into moral, ethical, environmental and legal issues allowing you to make a valuable contribution to the tourism and travel sector
• Have the opportunity to specialise in key areas such as marketing and human resources and learn from world-leading experts in responsible tourism

As part of this course, you'll:

• Study four key areas: sport performance, sport management, sport coaching and contemporary issues
• Develop academic and professional skills, applying these into your chosen sport
• Work with our industry partners including key employers, for example, Leeds Rhinos (rugby and netball), Leeds United and British Athletics
• Apply your learning around these areas of study to your chosen sport setting
• Gain breadth and depth of work experience from day one through modules, volunteering, coaching qualifications and paid employment
• Decide whether to focus on one discipline area, or maintain a breadth as you progress through your degree

You could work in high-performance sport, sports development or other environments where superior levels of athleticism are required.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Learn how to optimise human performance so that athletes of all abilities and sports can perform optimally while minimising their risk of injury
• Study the biomechanics and physiology of the human body
• Focus on the development of strength and power and cardiovascular adaptations to aid training and performance
• Learn to understand the perspectives of other practitioners, including nutritionists, physiotherapists and psychologists
• Have the opportunity to design and implement a programme for athletes or specific populations
• Apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life situations
• Establish positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including players, athletes, officials, coaches and parents

If you are passionate about driving the hospitality industry forward in an ever-evolving world and creating memorable experiences for your consumers, this course is designed for you.

As a student, you will have the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge that will enable you to develop a career within the hospitality industry at a senior level. You will be encouraged to cultivate learning and knowledge so you can make strategic decisions, think critically and be an inspiring leader within hospitality.

Through real-world case studies, exposure to innovative and informative research and working with industry on live consultancy project, you will have the opportunity to really improve your employability skills.  Additionally, our MSc International Hospitality Business will also enable you to gain a deeper understanding of the international and local challenges facing the hospitality industry today and in the future.

Our MSc International Hospitality Management course will enhance your ability to investigate complex situations, think strategically and propose solutions that will enable hospitality businesses to thrive. You will gain first-hand experience and insight through guest lectures, field trips and connections with hospitality businesses, and there are placement opportunities for those that wish to choose them.

Our specialist teaching team includes research-active academics and industry professionals, such as Dr Miju Choi who specialises in strategic management and technology and Dr Alexandra Kenyon, who advocates co-creative experiences as a priority for hospitality businesses to become lodged in the memory of consumers.