Sport and Exercise Science

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sport and exercise science

UCAS Points

120 points

About this course

Interested in a Sport and Exercise Science degree? Aspire to make your mark by tackling health challenges such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes?

With a practical 'real-world' emphasis on the latest sports science, our Sport and Exercise Science degree will explore psychology, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, strength and conditioning and performance analysis to help you give future sports stars the winning edge.

Our degree in Sport and Exercise Science is 3 years full-time, or 4 years with the option to undertake a work placement or study abroad after your second year, so that you can put your knowledge and skills into practice.

Students can enter this course using UCAS Tariff points from any A-Level or BTEC, however we recommend studying subjects such as Physical Education, Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Mathematics to help with your understanding of the degree.

Northumbria has a long and successful history of professional accreditation for its courses. This course has been endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 120 points

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Full-time with year in industry

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Full-time including placement abroad

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
3219 Health associate professionals
3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
3431 Sports players
3214 Complementary health associate professionals
3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Sport and exercise science