📖Introduction

The Technological University of the Shannon is a renowned institution of higher education located in the Shannon region of Ireland. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and innovation, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in diverse fields such as engineering, business, science, and technology. With state-of-the-art facilities, industry partnerships, and a dynamic learning environment, the Technological University of the Shannon prepares students for successful careers and equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Sport Management (with international placement) at Technological University of the Shannon

On this course you take a compulsory 2 month work placement at the end of your second year. This placement can be taken in Ireland or abroad. You then take a second placement in your third year, which must be taken overseas and is six months in length. Placements are usually paid and there are opportunities to work in many different types of sporting organisations – from community to retail to sport development to coaching. We assist you finding a placement that matches your interests. The expertise of the lecturers in TUS involved in designing and delivering the course is extensive – all staff teaching on the course have excellent industry and academic backgrounds. Many teaching staff in the department are qualified up to master’s degree and doctoral level; The excellent teacher-student ratios provide learners with unrivalled access to lecturer expertise; The BBs (Hons) in Sport Management (with international placement) includes a mixture of classroom and practical classes. These are taught in our state-of-the-art facilities. Over the past 10 years TUS Athlone Campus has developed into one of the premier sports facilities in the Midlands. TUS currently has both indoor and outdoor IAAF approved running tracks, a FIFA standard astro-turf pitch, two GAA pitches, a multipurpose sports hall and a state of the art fitness centre. TUS Athlone Campus has offered a sport scholarship programme for over 10 years. This is administered by TUS’s sports department and enquires should be made directly to them at 090-6468222. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Year 1
Anatomy & Physiology

Wet Facility Management

Financial Accounting for the Sport Sector

Sports Studies 2 Swimming

Introduction to Sports Coaching

Introduction to Computer Applications

Fundamentals of Business and Management

Sport Administration

Year 2
Sports Studies 2 Swimming

Strength and Conditioning

Coaching Children in Sport

Exercise & Fitness

Lifestyle Development

Marketing for the Sports and Recreation Sector

Placement

HRM & Training

Digital Skills & Citizenship

Cost Accounting for the Sport Sector

Facility Management

Financial Statements & Analysis

Year 3
Performance and Decision-Making Accounting

Sport Management

Digital Marketing for the Sport Sector

Advanced Coach Education

Tourism Management

Digital Transformation in Service Businesses

*6 month international work placement in Term 2

Year 4
Marketing Management

Mgmt of Sport & Physical Activities

Financial Management

Tourism & Regiona; Economic Developmemt

Strategic Management Fundamentals

Strategic Management Implementation

Dissertation

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🏫About Technological University of the Shannon

The Technological University of the Shannon, often referred to as TU Shannon, is a prestigious institution of higher education located in the vibrant Shannon region of Ireland. Committed to delivering quality education, fostering innovation, and driving regional development, TU Shannon offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. With a strong emphasis on practical learning, industry engagement, and research excellence, the university equips students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to excel in their chosen fields and make a positive impact in the world. TU Shannon prides itself on its supportive and inclusive community, state-of-the-art facilities, and close collaborations with local industries, enabling students to gain real-world insights and opportunities for internships, research projects, and career advancement. As a leading technological university, TU Shannon plays a vital role in driving innovation, economic growth, and societal progress in the Shannon region and beyond.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

12,500 EUR per year

50,000 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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