Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) at Northumbria gives you the scientific knowledge and practical skills to shape careers in sport, health and performance. Explore physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition, building the expertise to support athletes and clients from grassroots to elite level. You will learn from internationally recognised research-active academics who bring the latest sport science debates into every aspect of your teaching.

Faculty: School of Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation | Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad | Study mode: full-time (optional placement/sandwich year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Academic and Professional Skills, Fundamentals of Psychology, Energetics of Exercise, Introduction to Research, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Biomechanics, Fundamentals of Human Physiology; Year 2 core modules: Research Design and Analysis, Sport Performance Assessment, Exercise and Health Assessment, SER Professional Development and Practice, Generic lecture and workshop topics include:, · Creating a CPD contract and CPD Portfolio; Year 4 core modules: SER UG Project, Exercise & Health Intervention Strategies. Optional modules include Extreme Physiology, Introduction to Performance Analysis, Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Contemporary Issues in PE and School Sport (PESS), Principles of Strength and Conditioning, Physical Activity & Health.

Career pathways

This course can open doors to a wide range of careers across sport, health, and exercise, in roles such as exercise physiologist, performance analyst, strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer, sport development officer, and PE teacher. Some graduates choose to continue their studies, including postgraduate programmes in physiotherapy or sport science, while others go on to establish their own businesses.

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Entry requirements

Standard Offer 112 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. Contextual Admissions 96 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, Statistics, or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: C610.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUSSXS1&code2=0006

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