Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Sport Studies - In Rugby League

at Leeds Beckett University - Headingley Campus United Kingdom

Data is recognised as a key asset in any organisation and a means by which to gain information, insight and understanding.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Study data analysis techniques
• Learn how to apply your knowledge to investigate social issues, such as crime connections and business insight
• Cover key themes from data management and data analytics such as machine learning, to statistics and programming
• Gain an in-depth understanding of core data analysis techniques informed by a deeper knowledge of data principles and practical considerations
• Use open source data and tools such as python and SQL, tableau and KNIME
• Learn how to identify data to inform your investigation, ensure quality results, select appropriate analysis techniques for the task and choose methods to convey the message
• Understand the importance of ethics and data governance in your approach to data science

Your ability to understand how to work with data to gain insights and create narratives will make you an asset to any organisation or individual seeking to make evidence-based decisions. You’ll be able to apply your expertise to a wide range of areas including marketing channels, and scientific innovations such as smart houses.

This distinctive postgraduate programme is the only responsible tourism management MSc in the world certified by the UNWTO.TedQual programme established by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. It is taught by staff with first-hand experience in tourism management, research and consultancy, who will share their global expertise with you.

Designed to develop your professional experience in tourism, heritage, and sustainable development, this course will also help meet the resulting demand for managers who can implement responsible tourism strategies within marketing, operations and product development.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Explore domestic and international tourism - and understand that the principles of responsible tourism are as applicable to the Yorkshire Dales as they are to The Gambia
• Plan, implement and evaluate responsible tourism policies and practices
• Understand and manage the complex interactions between tourism stakeholders
• Identify, create and implement appropriate responses to better manage common resource use issues

The course is informed by relevant theories and practice-based tools and frameworks, such as the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria for hotels, tour operators and for destinations; the Sustainable Development Goals and the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Create and deliver a diverse range of events from conception through to evaluation
• Learn to manage events staff and suppliers, as well as adhere to licensing requirements
• Study complex and challenging issues within events management – including the operation of event organisations and their management, and how to plan events in a sustainable way

Events have increasingly become important markers and influencers in our lives. Whether in sport, the arts, business or politics, not a day goes by without a major event taking place somewhere in the world.

Event managers are in demand by organisations that require specialists to deliver every facet of the event in a proactive and skilful manner.

Coming with some experience of events, whether through volunteering at a school prom or working directly in an events environment, this course will build a solid foundation for your continuing study.

Our applied management course is dedicated to getting you into the events industry, and our experienced lecturers will help you find your way. All modules on the course are contextualised into the events industry - everything you learn will have a practical application when you begin your career.

We’re committed to giving you hands-on design experience.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Learn through doing
• Gain a thorough grounding in electronics and how to apply, design and maintain them within a system from concept to the final electronic device
• Learn traditional theories and develop electronic products and systems
• Get involved in live projects that provide you with an opportunity to practise your skills straight away
• Develop expertise across a variety of topics such as configuring electronic devices through software, designing electronic products or programming embedded systems
• Understand how to find sustainable solutions to problems

You’ll develop skills that will allow you to make a difference to companies across a range of sectors. From the defence industry to controlling food manufacturing plants, this course will leave you well placed to pursue a career in whatever area interests you the most.

Designed for those with a desire to understand and enhance physical education and sporting experiences for young people – this course will provide the ideal stepping stone for recent graduates wishing to diversify their knowledge, as well as current practitioners working in schools or within the field of youth sport.

As part of your course you’ll:

• Build a critical understanding of contemporary practice
• Apply different models and theories to develop expertise in creating inclusive PE and youth sport settings
• Promote lifelong engagement in physical activity to a range of individuals and communities

Develop in-depth skills in computer science and prepare to work with cutting-edge technologies in industry by blending theory with practice on this advanced qualification that will make you stand out to employers.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Study some of the principles and technologies that are dominant within the ‘fourth industrial revolution’
• Identify, explore and develop radical applications of technology, such as smart automation and development of cloud-based services
• Address some of the areas within STEM, contextualising knowledge to real-time scenarios and application to problems in industry
• Build on your existing knowledge of software engineering, networking systems, communications, systems development, cloud computing, robotics and artificial intelligence
• Develop project management skills as well as professional and technical attributes

While Computer Science traditionally contains a lot of theory, our approach is very applied, and you’ll be encouraged to think about problem solving in an industrial context.

Drawing on expertise from within the School of Built Environment, Engineering & Computing, you’ll be directed and motivated to work on advanced concepts in computer science, including for your dissertation.

Blend your passion for sport with business management expertise and real-world leadership skills.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Examine key business areas, including marketing, finance, economics, enterprise, strategy and events management, and their relationship with sport
• Study digital analytics and gain key skills that support today's global businesses
• Learn about the increasing professionalisation of sport and investigate the requirements of governance
• Explore how the changing needs of the consumer have transformed sport into one of the most lucrative industries in the world
• Recognise and seize new and exciting opportunities in broadcasting, licensing and merchandising

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Develop your identity as an emerging practitioner
• Work with children and young people across the 3-18-year age range within mainstream and specialist settings
• Begin to develop ideas to promote inclusion for all learners
• Use a psychological perspective to explore how children learn
• Identify how to support children’s needs through best practice and overcoming barriers to participation
• Learn how to create inclusive and enabling environments
• Investigate the importance of whole-school approaches when working with displaced children who have experienced trauma
• Work with stakeholders including families, education, health, and care services in educational settings to understand the policy and practice behind their collaboration
• Explore key issues in safeguarding to understand best practice

If you are an aspiring manager, this course will help you fulfil your potential.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Develop a broad knowledge of both general and discipline specific engineering issues
• Inform your management practice with expert knowledge, particularly in accounting and cost control
• Enhance your understanding of maintenance and monitoring management
• Blend your flair for creativity and technology with the ability to organise and plan
• Understand the software and controls behind the electronics of automation
• Build your skills in discreet event simulation, 3D modelling, analysis of configurations, robotic simulation and in producing efficient components

Fire your passion for sport and help to transform lives and shape active communities.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Learn how to provide opportunities for participation in sport for all sections of society and encourage people to lead healthier lives
• Examine how issues such as racism, poverty and gender inequality impact on sport participation – and how as a future practitioner you can challenge these issues
• Build your teamwork and management skills so you can lead on sporting projects to improve participation rates and attract investment
• Gain the skills and knowledge to develop inclusive sporting pursuits that benefit disadvantaged and under-represented social groups and communities
• Understand how sporting opportunities are provided in the UK and internationally and learn about the key organisations responsible for this work
• Examine how sport can be used as a tool to support communities, and promote peace and international development