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Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

Key Facts

  • UCAS Code

    BSc: C600
    BSc with Foundation: C603

  • Level

    UndergraduateUG BSc (Hons)

  • Duration

    Full Time: 3 years
    Part Time: 4 - 6 years
    Full Time Foundation: 4 years

  • Starting

    September

Updated 12/02/2025

Updated 12/02/2025

Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

international@northampton.ac.uk
44 (0)1604 892134


The Sport and Exercise Science degree at UON focuses on the scientific principles that underpin sport and exercise. Our course is practical-based, stimulating, well-structured and research-informed, covering a range of topic areas including biomechanics, physiology and psychology. The practical elements of our Sport and Exercise Science course make use of purpose-built laboratories to develop your knowledge and understanding of the key issues within sport and exercise science. We have a strong applied focus and we work consistently through the year with the big three sporting clubs in the area (Northampton Town Football Club, Northampton Saints Rugby and Northants County Cricket) to help you transition from your degree to a real world / working environment.

Evidence supporting the need for exercise for fitness and health is now widely accepted in industry, education, medicine and sport. This increasingly important role has led to a demand for scientific evidence to improve sport performance making sport and exercise science courses a rapidly advancing area of study. Our BSc Sports Science degree aims to develop your critical skills, allowing you to investigate and analyse issues from a scientific perspective, as well as enhancing your personal and transferable skills. Finally, the course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) which is a well-established, respected and highly regarded commendation that indicates the high calibre of work, applied practice and academic standards that we espouse.

Watch what our students have to say about BSc Sport and Exercise Science in this video.

Ranked 2nd in the UK for Sport & Exercise Sciences in the National Student Survey 2024*

*Calculations are based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the average positivity score across all NSS questions for this subject area across all modes and levels at UK Universities

 

Highlights


Entry Requirements


A typical offer would be:

  • BCC at A Level or,
  • DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or,
  • Pass (C and above) at T Level

We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.

In addition, you will need to have studied a physical education, sports science or science related subject at A Level, BTEC level 3 diploma or equivalent qualification.

For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

Course Content


Fees and Funding


2025/26 Tuition Fees

Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK Full Time: £9,535
  • UK Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module
  • UK Integrated Foundation Year: £9,535 for the foundation year; thereafter standard fees apply
  • International Full Time: £15,700
  • International Integrated Foundation Year: £15,700 for the foundation year; thereafter standard fees apply

Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. UON will adjust UK fees annually in line with Government Policy.

Careers and Employability


Sports and Exercise Science degree at the University of Northampton provides you with the skills necessary to secure employment in a number of careers in a range of sectors including opportunities in sport science support, teaching, coaching, performance enhancement and the health and fitness industry.

You will develop excellent communication and analytical skills which will give you a great advantage when looking for employment. You also have the opportunity to continue your academic study, and have the option to progress onto our MSc Strength and Conditioning course, amongst other master’s programmes.

 

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