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    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Applied Marine Sports Science
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      3 years (no placement)
    • Award
      BSc (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Science and Technology
    • School
      School of Marine Science and Engineering
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course CJ69
    • Location
      Plymouth
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​Course highlights

This degree course is unique in developing a broad understanding of the science behind marine sports. You will gain experience of a range of activities and marine sports coaching, alongside a detailed programme of sports science, ocean and environmental science, management and business and materials technology. There is the opportunity to focus on specific marine sports through module options and to undertake project work.
An optional diving module is available in the second year. We are the only UK university to offer a professional diving course as part of a degree.
 
 
This course is offered by the School of Marine Science and Engineering.
 
Interview with Lecturer's Matthew Barlow, Jon Miles and Emily Beaumont on the Marine Sports Science course. 

Plymouth is difficult to rival as a base for marine sports

​This unique course from Plymouth University emphasises the scientific basis underlying marine sports. Themes for the course include: the study of human performance; equipment use and design; the nature of the marine environment; management principles in marine sport; scientific research in marine sports; and practical work.
​Students ready to sail
 

What can I do with this degree?

"The BSc (Hons) Applied Marine Sports Science course at Plymouth sounded like me all over. I was not let down. Plymouth is one of only two places in the world offering such a course ... " 

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South west England is the base for many international players in industrial design and manufacture of marine sports equipment, and the main centres of administration for a number of marine sports administrative bodies are located in the region.  

Strong links to industry are important for any degree course.

Our courses are highly respected throughout the industry with many of our former students occupying high-level positions. Many of our academic staff are also members of professional bodies.

Diving?


An optional diving module is available in the second year. We are the only UK university to offer a professional diving course as part of a degree.

Advanced study areas include: sports science for marine sports; equipment and performance environmental impacts of marine sports; trade and commerce in marine sports; residential field week.
 

Gain practical expertise - increase your employment prospects
 

Superb Natural Environment

The surf beaches of Devon and north Cornwall are within easy traveling distance and rivers and estuaries of all types are plentiful within the region. There is no better location than Plymouth to engage in the once-in-a-life-time experience of studying for a degree especially if you are interested in a marine career.
 
The shores and clear coastal waters of Devon and Cornwall provide an unrivalled resource for marine sports. 
 
The natural marine amphitheatre formed by Plymouth offers a varied showcase of marine recreation on a daily  basis and is only a short walk from the University, as is the University's own marine sports centre.   
 
The mild climate and higher than average water temperatures in south west England confirm Plymouth as the UK's premiere location for marine recreation.