School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure

The School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure offers quality programmes of study in Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure Industries Management at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Our programmes are highly respected by employers and provide graduates with a ‘gateway’ into the world of employment or further study.

Our Subject Areas

• Sport and Physical Activity 
• Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and Music)
• Leisure Industries management

A School to be proud of

• The landmark multi-million ‘Performance Hub’ Performing Arts centre for the Walsall Campus opened in August 2011.
• Courses consistently rated as ‘excellent’ by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
• Dance and Music departments rated in the top 5 nationally for student satisfaction.
• Provision of an innovative curriculum partnered with industry.
• Expert, award-winning staff renowned for teaching excellence.
• Excellent reputation at home and overseas – courses have been developed and are delivered in Norway, Singapore and Malaysia.
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science is endorsed by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
• One of the first institutions to offer a postgraduate qualification in Dance Science.
• Committed to continuous investment in the student experience, facilities, safety and security and the learning environment.

Find out more in Why Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure?

Download: SSPAL Undergraduate Guide 2011/12 (PDF - 727k - opens in new window)