BSc Mathematics and Sport Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Sport Science, a joint honours degree spanning Sport and Exercise Science and Mathematics. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum is divided equally between mathematics and sport science, and students can tailor their studies by choosing from a range of optional mathematics modules. The first year covers the foundations through Analysis I, Calculus I, Anatomy and Physiology, and Introduction to Sport Biomechanics and Kinesiology, establishing fundamental concepts in both disciplines. The second year progresses with Physiology of Exercise and Training, Biomechanics of Sport, Calculus II, and Applied Statistics, while introducing optional modules such as Algebra, Motor Control and Motor Learning, and Graph Theory. In subsequent years, students tackle advanced topics including Advanced Sport Biomechanics alongside a diverse selection of optional modules like Statistical Machine Learning, Dynamical Systems, and Game Theory.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA/A*AB including A in Maths or AAB including AB in Maths and Further Maths. We recognise the benefit of STEP/MAT/TMUA in demonstrating your aptitude to study Mathematics at a higher level but do not include it as part of any conditions of offer. IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD plus A level Maths at Grade A. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus A level Maths at Grade A. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus two A levels at Grades AA including Maths.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 86%: 139 offers from 161 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 19%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 22%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Analysis I
- Calculus I
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Sport Biomechanics and Kinesiology
- Linear Algebra and Geometry I
- Introductory Probability and Statistics
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Physiology of Exercise and Training
- Biomechanics of Sport
- Calculus II
- Applied Statistics
- Linear Algebra and Geometry II
- Mechanics
- Algebra
- Motor Control and Motor Learning
- Graph Theory
- Analysis II
- An Introduction to Mathematics Education
- Probability Theory
- Expert Performance in Sport
- Complex Analysis
- Statistical Modelling
- Elements of Topology
- Advanced Sport Biomechanics
- Algebra
- Physiology of Exercise and Health
- Applied Physiology of Sport Performance
- Advanced Motor Control of Sport Movements
- Statistical Machine Learning
- Introduction to Differential Geometry
- Introduction to Algebraic Geometry
- Number Theory
- Dynamical Systems
- Asymptotic Methods
- Operational Research
- Stochastic Methods in Finance
- ODEs and Calculus of Variations
- Elements of Topology
- Medical Statistics
- Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
- Advanced Complex Analysis
- Representation Theory
- Linear Differential Equations
- Vibrations and Waves
- Game Theory
- Computational Methods in Finance
- Mathematical Biology
- Applied Psychology in Competitive Sport
- University-wide Language Programme
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Sport Science at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £55,000. The £43,000 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Sport Science at Loughborough University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics and Sport Science at Loughborough University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics and Sport Science at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Mathematics and Sport Science at Loughborough University?
86% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 139 offers from 161 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Sport Science at Loughborough University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.