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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Marine Sports Science (Level 6 only)
Cornwall College
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Marine Sports Science (Level 6 only) course at Cornwall College.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Marine Sports Science (Level 6 only) at Cornwall College. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £16,500 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £9,535 per year |
| International | £16,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: R4MQ
Here's what Cornwall College says about its Marine Sports Science (Level 6 only) course.
This three year programme is designed to provide you with a firm grounding in the science, technology and business applicable to a marine sports career. This programme can also be studied as a one year top-up where you will complete Year 3 only. Based at our main Cornwall College Newquay campus, and at our premises on Tolcarne Beach in Newquay, you will have the opportunity to study a number of different modules relating to the ocean environment in which you practice your sport. There are also modules that will allow you the opportunity to gain key qualifications in your particular area of expertise; enhancing your employability in what is a competitive industry. Alongside this the essential business, management, transferable and soft skills, which are key to graduate level employment, will be embedded in a number of modules. These include event and expedition management and business and enterprise.
Sustainability of marine sector sporting activities and environmental awareness will be considered alongside new and developing technology in the industry. This programme will be taught in a variety of modes including lectures, practicals, workshops and block delivery both in and by industry. Assessment is via a combination of assignments, presentations, exams, case studies and practical work.
Possible careers available with this qualification:
Activity Centre Management Equipment Manufacture Events Environmental or Sustainable Marine Business Sales Coaching Teaching
Cornwall College University Centre offers a unique and fulfilling university experience with small class sizes, allowing for personal attention from tutors and a strong sense of community among students. The wrap-around support provided ensures that students receive the necessary guidance and resources to excel in their studies, while studying alongside likeminded individuals who share their passion for vocational technical skills. Located in one of the most beautiful and natural parts of the country, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning surroundings while developing practical skills that set them apart in the job market.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Sports and Public Services
Location
Newquay University Centre Cornwall College | Newquay
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sport and exercise sciences
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Indicative Modules: - Honours Project (40 credits) - Contemporary Issues in Marine Environment Use (20 credits) - Business, Enterprise & Innovation (20 credits) - Applied Sports Science (Performance & Management) (20 credits). Year 3 Optional Modules: - Advanced Design Concepts (20 credits) - Advanced Applications of Oceanography (20 credits).
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Cornwall College students who took the Marine Sports Science (Level 6 only) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
86%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
high
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
40%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
low
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
60%
low
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
62%
low
Student voice
62%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
59%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
66%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
51%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
high
Student information
We're still busy gathering student information for Marine Sports Science (Level 6 only) at Cornwall College. Look out for more info soon.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Marine Sports Science (Level 6 only) at Cornwall College.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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