BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences

Equip yourself with the skills to work in sport and leisure. Learn about sport psychology, physiology, anatomy and biomechanics, and strength and conditioning. Work with real athletes and sports teams to improve performance.

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UCAS codeC601

Duration3 years

Fee (UK)£9,535

Fee (Int)£17,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences course is our broadest sports degree, designed to prepare you for a career in the exciting world of sport and leisure.

You’ll build practical skills in areas like psychology, physiology, anatomy and biomechanics, strength and conditioning, performance analysis, nutrition, and injury rehabilitation. You’ll learn how to combine these disciplines to improve performance in sport and exercise, supported every step of the way by our experienced teaching team.

We have strong links with regional and national organisations including Sunderland Association Football Club, Durham County Cricket Club, DMP Sharks Women’s Rugby Club, local hospitals, and health and fitness centres – giving you valuable, real-world experience. In your final year, you’ll work directly with athletes and sports teams during an assessment placement to apply your knowledge in practice.

The course also sets you up for supervised experience – the first step to becoming a professionally recognised sport and exercise scientist, accredited through The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES)(opens in new tab).

Graduates of the degree go on to work with:

Sports clubs
National sports bodies
Leisure companies
Recreation services
Local authorities
The NHS
Schools and colleges.

Past students have become sports and exercise scientists, performance analysts, and sports psychologists.

Accreditations and approvals

This course is accredited by The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES)(opens in new tab).

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Our teaching methods are designed to develop the skills and knowledge required to enhance your employability. These methods include small group work, practical activities, workshops, lectures, tutorials, computer-based learning, presentations, and independent learning.

As well as those that count towards your degree, there are ongoing assessments for feedback and consolidating your learning. Assessment methods include essays, reports, practical work, and presentations.

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. One T Level must be in health/healthcare science/science.

You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include mathematics and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

Find out how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).

Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

Fees and finance support

UK£9,535

International£17,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. The fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,535. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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