Barnsley College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This Top-Up Degree is for students wishing to convert their Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma into a full Degree at Level 6. Some example careers you may wish to progress into include Teaching, Health Promotion, Exercise Instruction, Health and Wellbeing and Physical Activity Leadership (among others). The course adopts a range of contemporary methods of delivery and assessment to assess your understanding of key concepts. Individualised and regular work experience and professional development are important parts of the course and something of which all students will be required to partake in, in addition to understanding the critical research process. The course tutors, class sizes and approach to personal tutoring offer a more personalised level 6 learning and higher education experience.
Modules
The programme will consist of small lectures, theory seminars, discussion groups and workshops as well as project work, reflection and independent study. You will be required to work in groups as well as independently. You will be required to plan, deliver and evaluate in a range of practical settings and environments as well as prepare for classes by research and completing activities as directed by the course tutors. You will be encouraged throughout the curriculum to be active in your skills-development and may have the opportunity to be involved in the wider work of the College’s Health and Fitness or Sport Academies or Physical Activity and Sports Development team. Core Modules: 1. Dissertation (40 credits) 2. Special Populations and Physical Activity (20 credits) 3. Exercise and Health in the Digital World (20 credits) 4. Professional Context Project (20 credits) *Optional Modules: Student must choose one. 5. Physical Activity and Health for Young People (20 credits) 6. Health Trainer and Behaviour Change (20 credits) *The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
Assessment method
The course adopts a range of contemporary methods of delivery and assessment to assess your understanding of key concepts. Individualised and regular work experience and professional development are important parts of the course and something of which all students will be required to partake in, in addition to understanding the critical research process. The course tutors, class sizes and approach to personal tutoring offer a more personalised level 6 learning and higher education experience.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We no longer accept Tier 4 International applications
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
HND (BTEC)
You will need to complete a formal application via UCAS and attend an informal interview to ensure that the course meets your needs and interests. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to either physical activity, health and exercise and/or the wider fitness industry and be committed to your own personal development as well as demonstrating some experience of working in these sectors in an appropriate capacity. As your programme will involve you working with vulnerable individuals (e.g. children and adults), you will be required to undertake a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £2995 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £2995 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £2995 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £2995 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees are quoted based on 2023 entry information and are subject to change for 2024.
Provider information
Barnsley College University Centre
PO Box No 266
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2YW