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Explore our industry-led sports degrees
University College Birmingham, located in the UK's buzzing second city, is a centre of excellence for high quality higher education and our sports degrees will give you all the skills you need to excel in your field, taught in our cutting-edge facilities with a focus on leadership and management.
To ensure your studies are led by industry trends, you will have access to our fantastic network of sports contacts, with opportunities for international trips and live projects, as well as placements everywhere from top flight clubs to fitness groups to give you vital real-world experience.
In terms of standing out, many of our courses are accredited by the University of Warwick, ranked 9th in the UK in The Guardian 2024 league table. We were also regional winners for student support at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, as voted for by students.
Learn more about our courses
The beauty of studying a sports degree at University College Birmingham is that we are highly vocational, meaning there are many practical elements on your course, with plenty of opportunities for real, industry experience. You can apply directly to us for September 2025 entry too. Discover more about our sports courses, all taught in cutting edge facilities, and what your studies will look like below and apply on the course page to see if we can make you an offer.
Sport and Education BA (Hons)
Our sports and education degree is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between sport and education, driven by a carefully-crafted curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills to prepare you for diverse career opportunities.
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Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Want to work with professional athletes or treat patients in a sports injury clinic? This specialist course will arm you with advanced practical sports therapy skills and scientific knowledge, with excellent placement opportunities to test your training in the real world.
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Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Do you aspire to become a strength and conditioning coach? Accredited by the NSCA, this course combines theory and practical work in strength and conditioning with the study of sports nutrition to mould you into an expert industry practitioner.
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£5k Cost of Living Allowance
At University College Birmingham, we believe the cost of living shouldn’t hold you back from achieving your goals. That’s why we’re providing UK full-time undergraduate students starting in September 2025 with £5,000 each to support expenses like food, bills, and transport—completely free, with no need to pay it back.
"What the University offered to support me in my career was something every athlete would love to have. It was a massive boost to me personally, financially and in terms of facilities. I would definitely recommend this course for anybody interested in a career in sport."
Reasons to study with us
- £200 million investment into campuses, equipment and resources
- Many courses accredited by the University of Warwick, ranked 9th in the UK in The Guardian 2024 league table
- City centre location - surrounded by booming businesses, gorgeous green spaces and vibrant nightlife. Plus, there's a magnificent mix of cultures right on your doorstep and fantastic connections to the rest of the UK and the world
- Network of 1,000 employer contacts to provide valuable placements and excellent careers guidance through HIRED
- Award-winning support (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024)
Community and support
Our community is diverse and inclusive, helping you forge lifelong friendships, find your people through clubs and societies and build a home away from home.
We also have award-winning support, with expert teams on hand for you to to access everything from academic writing support to help with your health and wellbeing. Our top priority is ensuring you have no barriers to study.
Get to know us
Join an upcoming open day and learn what it's like to study with us. Our friendly student ambassadors will show you around the facilities and tell you all about student life at University College Birmingham.