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Sport and Youth Leadership

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 28 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Sport has a unique ability to reach and inspire young people, and this degree is designed to help you harness that power. Developed in partnership with Manchester United Foundation, it combines academic study with work‑based learning to prepare you to lead, mentor and support children and young people through sport.

You’ll explore issues such as inequality, behaviour and community engagement, while developing practical coaching and leadership skills. Regular placements with the Foundation give you the chance to apply your learning in applied settings, from schools to community programmes, helping you build confidence and experience.

This is a degree with a clear purpose. You’ll graduate with specialist knowledge in sport development, youth leadership and community coaching, along with the practical skills to make a meaningful difference. Most importantly, you’ll be equipped to use the power of sport to support young people’s wellbeing, unlock their potential and help shape brighter futures.

Features and benefits

  • World-class sports degrees: Ranked 45th in the world for sport related subjects (QS 2026), your degree carries the strength of a globally respected academic reputation.

  • Go further with workplace experience: This course offers significant work-based learning, with placement modules, volunteering opportunities and potential part-time work.

  • Professional study environment: Our £26m Institute of Sport is home to an extensive range of world-class facilities, including specialist physiology and performance labs, MRI and X-ray scanners for advanced imaging, and an environmental chamber for simulating extreme environmental conditions.

  • Scholarships available: The Manchester United Foundation scholarship offers two full scholarships with a full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the course. Scholars also receive a cash bursary of £1,5000 per year for three years.

  • The best of both worlds: Brings the academic expertise at Manchester Met’s Institute of Sport together with the community impact of the Manchester United Foundation.

  • Build skills for the future: Gain professional qualifications alongside your degree, and visit Old Trafford for specialist sessions and guest lectures.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
SLY1
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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.

Application codes

Course code:
SLY1
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level BCC

minimum grades BCC or equivalent at A level.

T Level M

We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer.

UCAS Tariff 104-112

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 106 UCAS Tariff points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) D*D

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma D*D

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 26

Achieve a pass in the IB Diploma with a minimum overall score of 26. Alternatively, achieve minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DMM

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma DMM

All learners will require an enhanced DBS check and clearance, completed no more than three months before the start of the course. Instructions on how to complete the DBS check through the University will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course. https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/bsc-sport-and-youth-leadership

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At Manchester Met, our mission is to recruit ambitious students from all backgrounds and to inspire and support them to achieve their potential. Where applicants with WP flags receive an offer but don’t quite meet conditions, we may be able to look again at these applications. Where we are unable to offer a place on a chosen course, we may seek to make an alternative offer. For further information please click the link below.

Learn more on the Manchester Metropolitan University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*
EU & InternationalTBC

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

Tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.

The standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee will be £10,050 in academic year 2027/28, subject to parliamentary approval.

We expect EU and Non-EU international fees to be confirmed in autumn 2026.

All fees stated may be subject to change.

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