BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science at University of Essex

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science covers the role of physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition in sport and exercise, with practical work prioritised in the first two years. Students can work in the Human Performance Unit.

Department: School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Topics include energy systems, biomechanics and injury prevention, ergogenic aids, nutrition and cardio-metabolic disease, and psychological skills training. Modules include Introduction to Sports and Exercise Science, Fundamentals of Human Movement, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Principles of Nutrition and Metabolism, Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Research Methods in Sport and Exercise and a final-year Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates work in sports teams and clubs (coaching, sports development, performance analysis), national bodies, physical education teaching, health (sports therapy, nutrition, physiology, sport psychology) and fitness training.

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Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics C/4. Level 3: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including a minimum grade C in a science subject or Mathematics (PE and Psychology are acceptable science A-levels); IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects with 4 in a Higher Level science subject or Mathematics (GCSE Maths met by Standard Level Maths grade 2, Higher Level Maths grade 2 or Middle Years Maths grade 4). A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other tariff-bearing qualifications are accepted. Contextual offer for eligible UK-resident applicants: GCSE Mathematics C/4 plus 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including C in a science subject or Maths. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or specified score in an accepted equivalent test).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Placement year: 20% of standard tuition fee; full year abroad: 15% Source

International applicants: GBP 23,750 a year. International fee per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Placement year: 20% of standard tuition fee; full year abroad: 15% Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year)

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