BSc Sport and Exercise Science
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Health associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 260 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 22%
- London: 24%
- South East: 41%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme awards endorsement to sport and exercise science degree courses that can demonstrate the requisite mapping of knowledge and skills (totalling 79 competencies) that provide undergraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter into the profession.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Brighton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Brighton?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Brighton accredited?
Yes. The CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme awards endorsement to sport and exercise science degree courses that can demonstrate the requisite mapping of knowledge and skills (totalling 79 competencies) that provide undergraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter into the profession.
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Brighton?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.