UCD Sport & Performance
Diploma in Sports
KEY FACT You apply for this programme online. Simply visit
www.ucd.ie/ apply and follow the instructions.
Chloe Watkins, UCD Ad Astra Elite Sports Scholar CAO Code NON-CAO
Why is this course for me? Sport has never been as globally significant as it is today. This innovative programme responds to the growing importance of sport, exercise and physical activity at the local, national and international level. As a result of changing social and economic factors, and health and lifestyle concerns, as well as a trend towards commercialisation and professionalisation, the sport and exercise industry now offers a wide range of challenging career opportunities.
UCD is the first Irish university to offer a Diploma in Sports Management. This will appeal to those with a keen interest in sport and its organisation, as well as those already employed within the sports industry or those seeking a career change. Students who successfully complete the Diploma with a GPA of 3.08 or higher may, with the approval of the Programme Board, be admitted to second year of the BSc Sport & Exercise Management.
The multidisciplinary nature of the Diploma equips students with skills in management, marketing, sports development and coaching, which underpin the structure and governance of sport today. UCD’s internationally recognised academic excellence and sporting reputation make this an ideal programme for those wishing to join a thriving industry.
The programme is organised across four semesters, with students registering for three modules per semester. Lectures occur on Mondays, from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
What will I study? The Diploma in Sports Management is concerned with the principles of development, management, organisation and administration as they apply to the sports industry.
Gillian Johnston UCD Centre for Sports Studies Woodview House, Belfield, Dublin 4
Students are introduced to core academic and information technology skills, as well as the foundations of sports management.
Modules include: Financial Management ¬ Sports Marketing ¬ Facility & Event Management ¬ Sports Legislation ¬ Theory of Coaching ¬ Sports Development ¬ Sports Science
Students spend an average of 20 hours per week attending lectures, studying independently and preparing for assessment.
A combination of end-of-semester exams, research papers and in-class tests is used throughout this programme.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Potential opportunities within national governing bodies of sport, local authorities, local sports partnerships, sports organisations and clubs include:
– Sports development officers, activity co-ordinators and administrators
– Facility or operations managers – Marketing or promotions officers
Admission Requirements This programme has a limited number of places, and applicants must be of matriculation standard, or its equivalent, with a minimum of two Honours and an OB3/ HD3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics. Applicants should ideally have at least two years’ work or voluntary experience, either as a coach, competitor, volunteer or administrator, and a view to a career in this industry. Interviews may be held to assess an applicant’s suitability. Mature applicants are encouraged to apply.
Length of Course 2 Years (Part time) Places 20
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ A third language ¬ Mathematics (Min OB3/HD3 in LC or equivalent) ¬ Two other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Application Procedure This is a non-CAO programme and applications are completed online (
www.ucd.ie/apply). While a minimum of matriculation standard is required, places are competitive and most students would tend to have substantially higher grades. See Admission Requirements note.
Fees The “Free Fees Initiative” does not apply to this course. Please see
www.ucd.ie/fees for information.
Management (NFQ Level 7)
sports.studies@
ucd.ie +353 1 716 3430
facebook.com/MyUCD
www.ucd.ie/myucd/ sportperformance
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