Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
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Interested in a Sport and Exercise Science degree? Aspire to make your mark by tackling health challenges such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes?
With a practical 'real-world' emphasis on the latest sports science, our Sport and Exercise Science degree will explore psychology, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, strength and conditioning and performance analysis to help you give future sports stars the winning edge.
Our degree in sports science is 3 years full-time, or 4 years with the option to undertake a work placement or study abroad after your second year, so that you can put your knowledge and skills into practice.
Students can enter this course using UCAS Tariff points from any A-Level or BTEC, however we recommend studying subjects such as Physical Education, Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Mathematics to help with your understanding of the degree.
Sport Science at Northumbria is ranked top 20 in the UK (Times Good University Guide, 2024).
Over 91% of students studying Sport and Exercise Science at Northumbria believed their course was well organised (NSS, 2023).
Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria is ranked 5th for research power in the UK (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 21 places compared to 2014 – the largest rise in the sector.
Northumbria has a long and successful history of professional accreditation for its courses. This course has been endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
See other similar courses you may be interested in: BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc or our Strength and Conditioning Course.
Interested in a Sport and Exercise Science degree? Aspire to make your mark by tackling health challenges such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes?
With a practical 'real-world' emphasis on the latest sports science, our Sport and Exercise Science degree will explore psychology, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, strength and conditioning and performance analysis to help you give future sports stars the winning edge.
Our degree in sports science is 3 years full-time, or 4 years with the option to undertake a work placement or study abroad after your second year, so that you can put your knowledge and skills into practice.
Students can enter this course using UCAS Tariff points from any A-Level or BTEC, however we recommend studying subjects such as Physical Education, Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Mathematics to help with your understanding of the degree.
Sport Science at Northumbria is ranked top 20 in the UK (Times Good University Guide, 2024).
Over 91% of students studying Sport and Exercise Science at Northumbria believed their course was well organised (NSS, 2023).
Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria is ranked 5th for research power in the UK (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 21 places compared to 2014 – the largest rise in the sector.
Northumbria has a long and successful history of professional accreditation for its courses. This course has been endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
See other similar courses you may be interested in: BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc or our Strength and Conditioning Course.
UCAS Code
C610
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Mode of Study
3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
Department
Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
Location
City Campus, Northumbria University
City
Newcastle
Start
September 2024 or September 2025
Fees
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The Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation adopts an interdisciplinary approach to research.
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120 UCAS Tariff points
From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.
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Subject Requirements:
There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
GCSE Requirements:
Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.
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There are no additional requirements for this course.
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We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.
If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
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International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250
* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.
EU Fee in Year 1: £19,750
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