BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

Our industry-informed Sport & Exercise Science degree equips you with an in-depth, scientific understanding of human performance and the opportunity to put theory into practice through extensive hands-on experience in both laboratory and field-based settings. Throughout your time on our sport and exercise science degree, you’ll understand why professional practice is key. This programme is multidisciplinary with plenty of opportunities to apply theory with practical exercises.

What you will study

Build your fundamental knowledge of key sport and exercise science disciplines in Year 1. We’ll provide an introduction to topics such as physiology, nutrition, biomechanics and psychology. You’ll also learn about high performance sport, physical activity, exercise and health. Compulsory modules include Fundamentals of High Performance Sport; Fundamentals of Physical Activity, Exercise & Health; Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise Biomechanics; Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise Psychology; Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise Physiology & Nutrition; Investigating Sport & Exercise Sciences; Research Methods; Sport & Exercise Biomechanics; Sport & Exercise Physiology; Sport & Exercise Psychology.

Career pathways

The course can lead to a broad variety of careers so there’s not a single typical route to follow. Predominantly students take on rewarding roles such as: As well as working in the sports sciences, institutes of sport or national governing bodies of sport, past graduates have kickstarted their careers in variety of businesses including: Our students also have the opportunity to continue onto postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: BCC-BBC (A Level) or DMM (BTEC)104-112 UCAS Tariff points. Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, preferably to include Physical Education or a Science subject. BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). International Baccalaureate (IB) We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply. Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations. Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 14,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/sport-and-exercise-science/

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