University of Northampton

Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree focuses on the scientific principles that underpin sport and exercise. Our course is practical-based, stimulating, well-structured and research-informed, covering a range of topic areas including biomechanics, physiology and psychology. The practical elements of our course makes use of purpose-built laboratories to develop your knowledge and understanding of the key issues within sport and exercise science.

We have a strong applied focus and we work consistently through the year with the big three sporting clubs in the area ( Northampton Town Football Club, Northampton Saints Rugby and Northants County Cricket ) to help you transition from your degree to a real world / working environment. Based on overall student positivity out of all universities in England For Satisfied with Teaching in Sports Science For Satisfied with Feedback in Sports Science Based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the National Student Survey. Guardian data from the 2026 Sports Science subject table.

This course is endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES), the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK. You can read about the benefits of choosing a CASES-endorsed degree course on the CASES website.

Key highlights

  • Endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES)
  • Covers biomechanics, physiology and psychology of sport and exercise
  • Practical learning in purpose-built sport science laboratories
  • Year-round links with Northampton Town FC, Saints Rugby and Northants Cricket
  • Strong applied focus supporting transition into real working environments
  • Practical-based, research-informed teaching

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BCC-BBC — A typical offer would be: BCC - BBC at A Level or, MMM - DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifi…
  • BTEC: MMM-DMM — A typical offer would be: BCC - BBC at A Level or, MMM - DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifi…
  • T-level: Pass — …Level or, MMM - DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Sport scientist
  • Exercise physiologist
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Performance analyst
  • Biomechanist
  • Personal trainer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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