Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Location

Bay Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

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

Location

Bay Campus

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Start date

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Duration

3 Years

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This course covers the factors that influence participation and personal performance in sports and looks at methods by which these factors may be investigated. We prepare you for a career in the world of sport. Our research is cutting-edge and we enjoy high-profile placements with major sporting teams and venues.This degree will train you for a career as a sport and exercise scientist and also provide other rewarding career opportunities in roles as diverse as Performance Scientist, Strength ...Read more

This course covers the factors that influence participation and personal performance in sports and looks at methods by which these factors may be investigated. We prepare you for a career in the world of sport. Our research is cutting-edge and we enjoy high-profile placements with major sporting teams and venues.This degree will train you for a career as a sport and exercise scientist and also provide other rewarding career opportunities in roles as diverse as Performance Scientist, Strength and Conditioning Practitioner, Cardiac Physiologist, Performance Analyst, and in physical activity and health promotion.Sport and Exercise Science enjoys high-quality facilities in the Engineering Quarter at the brand new £450 million Bay Campus. The development includes specialist laboratories and excellent computing facilities. Sports Science students make extensive use of the dedicated Biomechanics and Technology Laboratory and Exercise Physiology Laboratory.The Sports Science department has close links with: Diabetes UK; Swansea NHS Trust; UK Sport; Sport Wales; Welsh Rugby Union; International Rugby Board (IRB).This degree is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. BASES’ endorsement scheme is the recognised standard for all sport and exercise science undergraduate degree programmes and only the highest calibre courses pass its rigorous assessments.


We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
15th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
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 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
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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Daniel
07 Dec 23

Really enjoyable lecturers and approachable..Read more

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Rebecca
07 Dec 23

Modern and well-equipped..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - AAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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:

32 Grades / Points required

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

D*D*D - D*D*D* Grades / Points required

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

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

Recommended subjects include: Maths; Biology; Physics; Chemistry; PE or Psychology. However, individual profiles will be considered on a case by case basis.

Considered on an individual basis.

We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.

To include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Mathematics and 4 at Higher Level or 5 at Standard Level English Language.

To include B at A Level Mathematics. Must be in relevant subject. If student is not taking A Level Mathematics, they must achieve a minimum D in ‘Mathematics for Technicians’ and D in ‘Further Mathematics for Technicians’ modules of the BTEC. Students are also required to have minimum two A grades at GCSE, to include a minimum grade B in Mathematics and two other Science subjects.

Accepted in lieu of one non-subject specific grade at A Level.

Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

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

Physical Education
71%
Biology
49%
Mathematics
32%
Psychology
28%
Geography
16%
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

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Swansea University
Fabian Way Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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