BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences

Sport and Exercise Science is becoming one of the most popular subjects for undergraduates and provides excellent career opportunities. Advances in the sports industry and the growth of competition have made a scientific approach to sport fundamental to monitoring and improving performance. This programme allows you to use a scientific approach to analyse performance in sport and exercise and to develop academic and professional skills which you can use to find employment in this expanding field. Science subjects studied include physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. The course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES): for the period 2014-2019 90% of the course team are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) 1 member of staff has a University's Distinguished Teaching Award Fellowship 8 members of the course team were included in the submission for the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. Overall, 65% of our research was rated as world leading and internationally excellent reflecting our emphasis on research selectivity and quality.
Full-Time
3 year FT degree or 4 year with placement year

A level
AAB including

A-Level Essential:

One Grade A from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, PE, Physics, Sports Studies, Sport Science & Leisure Industry, Life & Health Sciences, Applied Science, Double Award Life & Health Sciences (Grades AB) or Double Award Applied Science (Grades AB).

Applied General Qualifications
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 suite)

Award profile of DDD

Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following):

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport (RQF) (603/0459/5)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (RQF) (601/7422/5)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (RQF) (603/4933/5)
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport (600/6144/3)
We will also accept smaller BTEC qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications.

Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following):

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport (RQF) (603/0460/1)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (RQF) (601/7421/3)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport (RQF) (601/7218/6)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport and Exercise (RQF) (603/0444/3)
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport (600/6141/8)
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Sport (600/6143/1)

Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall profile of 73% to include 73% in each level three module. To include two level three modules from the following: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education, Psychology or Sport Studies. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. (120 credit NI Access course)

GCSE
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Mathematics and one Science subject (or equivalent).

Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.

Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)