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BA (Hons) Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
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- Paisley: September & January**
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
UWS's BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science / Sport & Exercise Science (Physical Activity & Health) prepares you for a career where you will learn how to support athletes in maximising their performance. This degree focuses on the science behind high-performance sport and physical activity for the promotion of health. The teaching on programme is research-led and promotes both health and performance elements of sport and exercise science.
Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Lanarkshire: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom
The UWS BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science provides a broad understanding of the principles and application of sport science. In years 3 and 4 students will have the opportunity to tailor their learning to their interests and career options, and complete a dissertation in their own area of interest.
This programme will prepare you for a successful career in sport and exercise science. Graduates have gone on to work in a broad range of roles , including:
Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BBBB (108 UCAS Tariff points) including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE; Minimum Entry Requirements: BBBC (102 UCAS Tariff points) including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: BBCC (96 UCAS Tariff points), including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE, PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; Foundation Apprenticeship; UWS Next Steps to University module; Top-Up; LEAPS; A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff Points) including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE; Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H3H3 including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; 24 points including 3 subjects at H4 including a science (Biology preferred); SQA HNC: Fitness, Health & Exercise; Applied Sport Science; Applied Sports & Exercise Science; Physical Activity & Health; Sports Therapy with B in Graded Unit; SQA HND: HND Sport Coaching & Development (HND only & Year 1 entry only) with B in Year 2 Graded Unit; HND Applied Sport Science with C in Year 1 Graded Unit, and B in Year 2 Graded Unit; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM; Access to Humanities; Access to Life Sciences; Access to Health & Biological Science with Grades BBB; Year 2: A levels: BBB (120 UCAS Tariff points) including 1 science subject (Biology preferred) and PE; T Level: Full T Level with Grade B (120 Tariff points) in relevant subject; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; 30 points (136 UCAS Tariff points) with 3 subjects at H4, including English, PE and 1 science subject; SQA HNC: Fitness, Health & Exercise; Applied Sports Science; Applied Sports & Exercise Science; Physical Activity & Health with A in Graded Unit; SQA HND: Sports Therapy; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Applied Sports Science; Applied Sports & Exercise Science; Physical Activity & Health with BB in Graded Units overall; (HNDs with 2 Graded Units – min 4 points. Must have Bs. HNDs with 3 Graded Units – 5 points across 3 Graded Units (A = 3, B = 2, C = 1). Must have Bs in all level 8 Graded Units); Year 3: SQA HND: Fitness; Health & Exercise; Applied Sports Science; Applied Sports & Exercise Science; Physical Activity & Health with A in Graded Units; Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (PVG); Successful applicants who gain a place on this course will need to register on the PVG Scheme, managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland. An application form will be sent from the University once you have accepted your offer. The fee for joining the scheme is £59. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code C602.
Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source
International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source
Intake: Lanarkshire: September
Duration: 4 years full-time
Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/9ba89321-40ac-b3a3-f29a-1f1cf1544f7f
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Business
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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