Turn your passion for sport into a career

We're serious about placements

We don't just talk about getting you career-ready, we make it happen. We are one of the UK's largest placement providers and our sport courses feature optional placements to build your experience and gain valuable professional experience. Most are paid too, helping you balance a degree with the cost of living. 

Placement stories

The best expertise. The best facilities.

You will learn from experienced lecturers, who have worked in the world of sport, including as sports therapists and coaches for top flight athletes. We have also invested £300 million in facilities across the university, including our Human Performance Centre, sports laboratories and sports therapy clinic.

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Industry-relevant learning

On our sports courses, you will lots of opportunities to work with clients, athletes and industry partners, with plenty of industry-relevant learnng, combining theory with practice.This opens up diverse career pathways across coaching, therapy, performance, fitness, health and education.

£6,000 to help fund your studies

University is about chasing your goals, not worrying about your finances. That's why eligible UK full-time undergraduate students starting in September 2026 will receive £6,000 to help cover living costs and you don't have to pay it back. You can spend less time thinking about money and more time making the most of your experience.

£6k Cost of Living Allowance

A city that has it all

Study in Birmingham, one of the UK's most exciting cities. With nearly 40% of the population under 25, there's always something happening, from amazing food spots and shopping to live music, festivals, sport and nightlife. Plus, with London less than 90 minutes away by train and opportunities from leading employers across the city, Birmingham is the perfect place to study, explore and kick-start your future.

Being in Birmingham