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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Applied Sport Science involves the application of scientific principles to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport and exercise-related behaviours.
Our programme is centred on four key disciplines:
You will develop an understanding of the factors that influence participation and performance in sport and exercise.
How will I learn?
You will be taught through a mix of:
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through written exams and a wide range of coursework, including:
Career opportunities
Many of our graduates enter sport-related careers, including roles with:
Some enter health-related careers, for example working with local authority or NHS-funded exercise and health initiatives.
Others go on to work in sports marketing, tourism or events or gain graduate management and business posts.
Some pursue postgraduate study to focus their career towards certain areas, including:
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAB Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
AAB. Required subjects: A levels: one from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or PE at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: one from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or PE at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: English at C.
34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: one from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Sport, Exercise and Health Science at 5. SL: English at 5.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£36,800 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£36,800 per year
Students from International
£36800 Per year
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