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Programme criteria

See if you will be selected by viewing the criteria below.

High performance athletes  

Selection criteria

  • Part of a recognised National Governing Body performance pathway (E)  
  • A Dual Career student who plans to transition into a full time athlete post-graduation (E)  
  • A strong track record in their chosen sport at a junior/senior level (E)  
  • A high commitment to balancing academic and athletic commitments (E) 
  • Willing to represent the university in competition (D).

BUCS performance athletes 

Selection criteria

  • Demonstrate a strong track record in their chosen sport and be representing their sport at a minimum of County Level or higher or they need to be able to evidence Junior or senior success at a national /international level but are not planning to transition into a full-time athletic career post-graduation (E) 
  • Current students who apply to the programme for the first time or are applying to retain their place in the performance program will need to demonstrate their Success within BUCS competition and show ongoing potential to achieving success (E) 
  • Be willing and able to represent the university in BUCS competition (E).