Sport and Exercise Science (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
Loughborough University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Sport and exercise scientists are in increasing demand given the drive of professional athletes to maximise their potential and the efforts of health officials to encourage participation in exercise and physical activity.Our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree offers you the opportunity to study at the worlds number 1 university for sport-related subjects.You will develop your knowledge and understanding of Sport and Exercise Sciences and gain a scientific appreciation of the disciplines that ...Read more

Sport and exercise scientists are in increasing demand given the drive of professional athletes to maximise their potential and the efforts of health officials to encourage participation in exercise and physical activity.Our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree offers you the opportunity to study at the world's number 1 university for sport-related subjects.You will develop your knowledge and understanding of Sport and Exercise Sciences and gain a scientific appreciation of the disciplines that underpin them including: physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, motor control and psychology.The course also allows you to gain insights into the physiological, biomechanical and psychological influences on human performance during the preparation for, and participation in, sport and exercise. An in-depth understanding of these core disciplines provides the foundation of a wide range of applied careers within the sport and exercise sector.You will benefit from access to state-of-the-art laboratories, which will allow you to develop your practical, scientific and laboratory skills enabling you to apply your knowledge and understanding in the context of sports performance, physical activity, health and wellbeing.By undertaking an optional placement year, you can also add practical experience to your CV, while our Coach and Volunteer Academy, also provides you with the opportunity to work alongside elite athletes, in a range of job roles and sports on campus, giving you a unique insight in working within performance sport.You will take a series of modules that have been specifically designed to develop your research, vocational and employability skills, placing you in the best possible position to secure appropriate employment upon graduation.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
14/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
1st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
6th
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
3%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
93%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Maisie
03 Dec 24

Excellent for sporting extracurricular activities Large diversity of student accommodation Poor grief..Read more

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Sam
29 Nov 24

Amazing campus, great sports facilities and great staff...Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA - A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

37 - 38 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D* Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D* Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D*D* Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

A*AA - AAA including two of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Physical Education.

AA including two required subjects, plus Highers at AAA - AAB

Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.

This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

38 - 37 (7,6,6 - 6,6,6 HL) to include two of the following subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Sport, Exercise and Health Science

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D* including Distinctions in all units in combination with a grade A* in a required A-level subject.BTEC in Sport or Sport Science related subjects will not be accepted alongside A Level Physical Education or Sports Science.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* including Distinctions in all units in combination with grades A*A in two A-levels (including at least one of the required subjects).BTEC in Sport or Sport Science related subjects will not be accepted alongside A Level Physical Education or Sports Science.

The BTEC National Extended Diploma will not be acceptable as a stand-alone qualification but will be accepted at D*D*D* overall in conjunction with one or more required A Levels outlined above at grade A. BTEC in Sport or Sport Science related subjects will not be accepted alongside A Level Physical Education or Sports Science.

For 2025 entry, T Levels are currently being considered on a case by case basis. More information can be found on our website at https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Physical Education
63%
Biology
37%
Mathematics
34%
Psychology
27%
Geography
22%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£28,600 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£28,600 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£28600 Per year

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