Our programmes

High performance programme 

Our high-performance programme offer has been designed to support dual career athletes and high-performance teams who are representing the university at the highest levels of BUCS competition.  

High performance athletes

High performance athletes will usually already be in a national governing body pathway, representing their country already on a national/international level in a junior or senior capacity and are planning to transition to a full time athletic career post-graduation.   

High performance teams

High performance teams will be already competing at the BUCs Premier or National level as a minimum and show ongoing drive and commitment for continued success 

BUCS performance programme  

This program is designed to support our talented students who have a strong track record in their chosen sport and want to represent the university in BUCS competition.  

BUCS performance athletes

New applicants will need to be able to demonstrate on application past success at county level or higher and a high dedication to wanting to achieve sporting success alongside their studies 

BUCS development teams

This program is open to application from any BUCS sport team competing at any level and the aim of the program is to provide additional support and resources to teams that show potential to achieve greater success in BUCS competition. Team that’s apply will usually need to demonstrate their current dedication to increasing their success and will have an exemplary record of student conduct.