Enrolment and Freshers' Week
Sunday 13th September 2020 - Thursday 17th September 2020
Dear student
You are invited to take part in our early enrolment. Please visit the college on the date and time provided below.
FdSc Sport, Exercise Science and Health
Enrolment Days and Information
To ensure the safety of our staff and students and to manage the number of people on campus in a Covid-safe manner during this busy period, it is our intention to enrol as many students as possible online. You can find out if you’re eligible for online enrolment on our How to Enrol page.
If you are eligible to complete your enrolment online, you will receive a unique username and password via letter and email. This will allow you to sign in to access your online enrolment dashboard.
Online enrolment for this programme opens on the following dates:
10th AUGUST
Please note: Access to your personal online enrolment dashboard will only be available from the date stated above.
If you need support with online enrolment, please email enquiries@bishopburton.ac.uk or give us a call on 01964 553000 during the support times shown on our How to Enrol page.
If you are not eligible for online enrolment or need extra support, please call 01964 553000 to book an appointment to enrol on campus.
The enrolment process will be complete once you have attended Bishop Burton for your induction session, which will take place week commencing:
12th September – Please be advised by your lecturer
Please bring your own device if you have one.
At induction, students will receive their ID badge, a copy of their Learner Agreement and details about how to access their college email account, including their username and password (which they can change if they wish at a later date).
Recommended Reading
The college has its own Learning Resource Centre that houses an extensive collection of books and journals. However, from time to time, it’s useful to have access to your own copies.
Key Dates
Semester One
Monday 20th September 2021 - Friday 21st January 2022
Reading Week
Monday 25th October 2021 - Friday 29th October 2021
Christmas Break
Monday 20th December 2021 - Monday 10th January 2022
Semester Two
Monday 24th January 2022 - Friday 3rd June 2022
Easter Break
Monday 4th April 2022 - Friday 3rd June 2022
Work Experience, Trips and Visits
Work experience is an integral part of the course. Past students have gained placements all over the UK working within a range of sport, exercise and health settings.
A total of 70 hours is required in a related part of the industry during the second year of the programme.
Please note, it is the students' responsibility to source their own work placement.
Clothing and Equipment
Before you begin your course, you’ll need to make sure you’re prepared with the right equipment. Many of our courses need specialist health and safety clothing, but we’ve made it simple - some of your essentials and college branded clothing can be bought from our online shop.
For your course, you will need:
Students may need to complete an enhanced DBS check £40.00 (additional optional fee of £13.00 per year for the Update Service) to fulfil a voluntary work placement. Bishop Burton Sports Kit is available for purchase from our online shop at the student’s discretion. (The cost will vary depending on kit purchased; approximate cost £100).
A suitable electronic device, e.g. a laptop or tablet, with internet connectivity is required for accessing online learning.
A range of additional qualifications, short courses and study tours / trips may be offered at additional cost.
On successful completion of the programme, students have the opportunity to graduate at a ceremony wearing formal dress. The hire of the formal dress is an additional cost.