BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

The course also sets you up for supervised experience – the first step to becoming a professionally recognised sport and exercise scientist, accredited through The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES). Past students have become sports and exercise scientists, performance analysts, and sports psychologists.

Department: Sport and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll build practical skills in areas like psychology, physiology, anatomy and biomechanics, strength and conditioning, performance analysis, nutrition, and injury rehabilitation. You’ll learn how to combine these disciplines to improve performance in sport and exercise, supported every step of the way by our experienced teaching team.

Career pathways

The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences course is our broadest sports degree, designed to prepare you for a career in the exciting world of sport and leisure. Graduates of the degree go on to work with: Sports clubs; National sports bodies; Leisure companies; Recreation services; Local authorities; The NHS; Schools and colleges.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. One T Level must be in health/healthcare science/science. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/undergraduate/bsc-hons-sport-exercise-sciences#apply

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