BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity with Foundation
About this course
BA (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity with Foundation is a sport and exercise science degree with a one-year foundation year. The foundation year is run by academic tutors from the university's Centre for Academic Development, with published eligibility criteria and 100 places each year. Content covers how knowledge is constructed within the degree programme, metacognitive skills and independent learning, narrowing in focus as the year advances. On completion, students progress to Level 1 of the BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity (C603); 2027 entry details are still to be confirmed.
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Entry requirements
Entry criteria: Specific Eligibility Criteria Recommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years) Applicants over 21 are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in these subjects. Essential Criteria for younger applicants (under 21 years) Applicants under 21 must have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 0%: 0 offers from 25 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 50%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 33%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 17%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity with Foundation at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £41,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity with Foundation at Durham University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity with Foundation at Durham University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity with Foundation at Durham University?
The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity with Foundation at Durham University?
0% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 0 offers from 25 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity with Foundation at Durham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity with Foundation at Durham University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.