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Sport Excellence Programme
Southampton, Solent University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FOO3
Football Studies with Sport Foundation
Southampton, Solent UniversitySouthampton, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Football Studies with Sport Foundation at Southampton, Solent University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Southampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Leading directly on to our highly regarded sports degrees, this one-year foundation programme will equip you with the skills you’ll need to progress on to a full degree. Studying the Sport Foundation Year gives you an opportunity to extend previous experience gained or provide a route back into education. The course will help you develop the key academic skills required to make the transition to studying a full honours degree. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
Fitness Foundations and Assessment
Sports Business and Management
Leadership in Sport and Physical Activity
Sport in Contemporary Society
Academic Skills for Higher Education
Community Volunteering and Professional Practice
Health and Wellbeing Principles
UCAS Code:FOO3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | D From a minimum of two A levels |
| UCAS Points | 28 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,790
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160
Home Student Fee
£5,760
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Southampton, Solent University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £26,500 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £34,500 |
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▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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: CAH17-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
25%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
30%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
77%Learning opportunities
81%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
96%Learning resources
85%Student voice
71%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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