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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: SLY1

Sport and Youth Leadership

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Sport and Youth Leadership at Manchester Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Sport reaches children in a way that nothing else can or does. It doesn’t just excite and entertain but – with the right skills and knowledge – can also engage young minds, inspire real change and unite communities. This degree course has been developed to give you that power, by uniting academic expertise from across Manchester Met with the experience and profile of Manchester United Foundation. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Sport Development and Community Engagement
Youth Leadership and Mentoring Practice
Psychology of Sport and Behaviour
Inclusive Practice in Youth Sport
Coaching and Athletic Performance
Safeguarding and Wellbeing in Youth Settings
Research Methods in Sport and Exercise
Work-Based Learning and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:SLY1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

minimum grades BCC or equivalent at A level.

International Baccalaureate

26 points

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.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£64,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£21,000£31,500£40,000
5 years£24,500£36,000£42,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 26% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 44% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
78%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers Sport and Youth Leadership as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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