CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Sport and Exercise Management

University College Dublin - UCD
University College Dublin - UCD
Course Code
DN430
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendance
Full Time
CAO Points 2025 Round 1
484  
Points Change

Course Summary

The multidisciplinary nature of the BSc in Sport & Exercise Management equips students with skills in areas such as management, marketing, event planning, human resources, economics and finance, sports development and coaching. These underpin the structure and governance of sport, health and exercise programmes today.

You will study several management subjects and techniques over the course of three years, designed to provide you with the skills to work within a wide range of sports management areas. You will learn basic principles in first year which will be refined and developed in second and third year.

Sport & Exercise Management - DN430
Sport & Exercise Management - DN430

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College Link

College Link > DN430 - Sport and Exercise Management

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Study Level
Includes time abroad*
Notes
Arabic
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Chinese
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

French
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

German
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Irish
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Irish Sign Language
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Italian
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Japanese
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Korean
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Polish
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Portuguese
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Russian
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Spanish
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Swahili
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

Search for PLC Courses offering these awards (Click on the Codes)

PLC Codes Award Title
6M5147 Sports, Recreation and Exercise
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Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Career Progression

Our graduates have a track record of employment, both nationally and internationally, in: Sports administration, Sports marketing, Event management, Exercise management, Private sports enterprises, Sports development, and Coaching development

Graduates are also eligible to apply for MSc and PhD programmes in the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science.

Further Research

College Link > DN430 - Sport and Exercise Management

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

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