Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc Sport Exercise Science with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

This Canterbury Christ Church University BSc Sport & Exercise Science with Foundation offers students a pathway into the scientific study of sport and exercise. The inter-disciplinary course structure is designed to prepare students for various sectors, including areas such as biomechanics, nutrition, and sport psychology, by building a strong academic foundation.

This course provides a grasp of exercise science fundamentals, concentrating on psychology, biomechanics, sociology, and physiology, ensuring that students acquire the necessary knowledge before focusing on a specific area in the final year. Adopting this multi-functional approach, students become trained in several skills, including research methods, client interaction, and understanding the complex factors in exercise science.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

  • Applicants need A Levels (DDE), BTEC (MPP), T Levels, or International Baccalaureate for entry into this programme. 
  • The university also accepts other equivalent A-level international qualifications.

English Proficiency: 

  • For applicants whose primary language is not English, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall is required, with no component scoring below 5.5. 
  • The university accepts other equivalent English language test scores, like PTE and TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • CCCU Alumni Discount

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Funding for Horticulture MSc by Research

    This funding will cover at least the fees for the course for home students, with some funding left over for living costs.

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500

  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

Graduates in this field commonly pursue roles in:

  • Sports Coaching
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Sports Development
  • Health Promotion
  • Fitness Instruction

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students taking the BSc Sport & Exercise Science with Foundation at Canterbury Christ Church University is £15,500.

Admission

To apply for the BSc Sport & Exercise Science with Foundation Year programme, prospective students should use UCAS. Please speak to our counsellors at AHZ for help.

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