BSc (Hons) Marine Sports Science (Level 6 only)

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LOCATION & START DATE
Newquay University Centre Cornwall College - 17 September 2025
LEVEL
Level 6 Levels Explained
DURATION
1 Year
LEARNING AREA
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ATTENDANCE
Full-time
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students windsurfing and sailing on a lake This programme is studied as a one year top-up from a relevant foundation degree, where you will complete Year 3 only.

Based at our Newquay University Centre campus you will have the opportunity to study a number of different modules relating to the ocean environment in which you practise your sport, including research into issues arising from the environmental impacts of marine sports and contemporary issues relating to the practice and development of a variety of marine sports.

As an academic course you will study a range of modules reviewing current practice and literature, and you will complete an Honours project culminating in a dissertation enabling you to become an expert on a topic of interest to you.

Alongside this you will explore the essential business, management, transferable and soft skills, which are key to graduate level employment.

Sustainability of marine sector sporting activities and environmental awareness will be considered alongside new and developing technology in the industry.

Download BSc (Hons) Marine Sports Science (Top Up) Programme Specification (2022-23) at https://www.cornwall.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BSc-Hons-Marine-Sports-Science-Top-Up-Programme-Specification-2022-23.pdf  

Indicative Modules:

Honours Project
Contemporary Issues in Marine Environment Use
Business, Enterprise & Innovation
Applied Sports Science (Performance &
Management)


Options (choose one):

Advanced Design Concepts
Advanced Applications of Oceanography

240 credits with 120 at level 5 from a relevant Foundation Degree, HND, or equivalent in an appropriate subject. All qualifications and subject grades will be considered on an individual basis. HND qualifications may require additional bridging modules.

Assessment is via a combination of assignments, presentations, exams, case studies and practical work.

Possible Progression (subject to availability):

– Masters-level programmes at other institutions
– PGCE or CertEd at Camborne, St Austell, Saltash or Duchy Stoke


Possible Careers:

– Activity Centre Management
– Equipment Manufacture
– Event Management
– Environmental or Sustainable Marine Business
– Sales
– Coaching
– Teaching

Newquay University Centre Cornwall College

Newquay University Centre Cornwall College

Newquay University Centre Cornwall College is a small but vibrant campus specialising in university level courses focussing on the environment. For over 20 years, we have inspired hundreds of students to make that all-important difference, using their passion as a guide. Our dedicated higher education campus is home to the marine science, zoology and surf stars of the future.


Championing #generationrestoration, this campus may be small, but its students and staff have a big impact on our planet and its future wellbeing. Likeminded individuals come together to undertake international, award-winning research, meaning when their incredible time at Newquay is done, they move onto fantastic and important careers.


It’s why you should definitely consider Newquay University Centre Cornwall College for your #careercollege experience.


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Tuition Fees: £9250.00
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