Bachelor in Sport

For Bachelor in Sport, the tuition fee is 13,422 USD per year, while the deadline to apply for the Sep 2026 intake is Aug 31, 2026.

Take your first step towards your career in Sport

The Sport Foundation Year provides students with the critical skills and academic knowledge required to progress onto a full undergraduate Sport degree at Northumbria University. It is an ideal programme for students who are exploring potential career paths within the sports sector, such as sport science, coaching, or management, or for those who need additional preparatory study before embarking on a degree.

Distinctive features

• The only course of its kind in North East England, offering a gateway to top-ranked Sport Science programmes.
• Includes practical teaching in the state-of-the-art £30 million Sports Central facility.
• Delivered by research-active practitioners with strong industry links to organisations like the English Football League and major national sporting bodies.
• Designed to foster confidence, boost academic capabilities, and help students identify their ultimate career goals through real-world case studies and industry-facing learning.

Northumbria University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne and established in 1992, is a dynamic UK institution known for its industry links and vibrant student community. With about 32,000 students and roughly 3,300 international students, Northumbria offers a cosmopolitan campus experience within a lively northern city. The university’s focus on employability, practical learning and professional partnerships attracts international learners looking for applied courses and pathways into global careers.

Academic programs at Northumbria combine research-informed teaching with placements, industry projects and professional accreditation where applicable. The university offers extensive student support services, including language tuition, career coaching and enterprise initiatives that help international students build skills and networks. Small-group teaching, labs and studio work create active learning environments, while collaborations with business and the public sector provide real-world exposure.

Newcastle’s energetic cultural scene, affordable living and strong transport links enhance student life outside the classroom. Northumbria supports a wide range of clubs, societies and mentoring schemes that help international students settle and engage socially and professionally. Prospective applicants should check course-specific entry requirements, investigate scholarships and contact the international admissions team early to plan visas, accommodation and arrival arrangements. Northumbria is particularly well suited to students seeking practical education, industry engagement and a supportive urban campus experience.