Leisure Management with Foundation Year, BA (Hons), University of West London

About Leisure Management with Foundation Year, BA (Hons) - at University of West London

Course summary

Overview

This stimulating course aims to give you an excellent understanding of how private and public organisations work together within the leisure sector. Through the course, you'll develop management and business skills that are essential to get ahead in the leisure industry.
In your second and final year, you'll have a choice of modules, allowing you to tailor your degree to suit your interests.
Why choose this course?On this course, you will learn about the management of leisure from both the public and private sector perspectives.
You will study both practical and theoretical subjects, taking an in-depth look at the role of leisure in society and gain a broad understanding of the issues within the recreational industry.
You will have a variety of opportunities to gain an insight into the leisure management industry and through:

• guest speakers
• industry mentoring
• external and internal events.

Career and study progressionThe leisure industry is among the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy, there is a high demand for professional skilled managers. Employment opportunities exist in both the public and private sector, upon graduation you may be able to join one of the many operators within this arena.
Based on the entrepreneurial skills developed on this course, graduates will also have the opportunity to set up their own niche business, in areas such as coaching, training, and advising.
You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied or to explore something new.
For more details, please see the Career and study progression section.

Fees

Fees for home and EU students

Main fee£9,250

Fees for overseas students

Main fee£11,500Find out if you are a home or overseas student.

Funding

Help with funding is available to a range of students, whether you are studying full or part-time, in your home country or overseas.

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan to support you during your studies. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants, disabled students and more. Find out more about applying for student loans and other funding options.

We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:

• Full Time Undergraduate Bursary: a £3,000 award for new undergraduate students.
• Path to Success Scholarship: a £4,000 award for students on a four-year degree course with a foundation year. 

Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.

Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.

Entry requirements

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