
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences Full-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
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.
Key highlights
- Broad grounding in psychology, physiology, anatomy and biomechanics
- Practical skills in strength and conditioning and performance analysis
- Covers sports nutrition and injury rehabilitation
- Industry links including Sunderland AFC and Durham County Cricket Club
- Real-world experience with hospitals and health and fitness centres
- Final-year assessment placement working directly with athletes and teams
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — 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 Dip…
- GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Sport and exercise scientist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Performance analyst
- Sports nutritionist
- Exercise physiologist
- Sports rehabilitator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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