BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc Honours in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include research methods. The programme includes a final-year research project. Students can work with professional sports organisations including Newcastle Falcons, Newcastle Eagles and Newcastle United, as well as in the University wellbeing hub.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-ABB IB: 32-34 points
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 66%: 385 offers from 586 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 58 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Other Health Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 33%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Physiology and Practical Skills
- Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
- Bioenergetics
- Introduction to Biomechanics
- Anatomy
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Principles of Strength and Conditioning
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Applied Biomechanics
- Sport and Exercise Science Research Project
- Sport and Exercise Medicine
- Factors Affecting Elite Performance
- Lifestyle and Disease
- Career Development for the Sport & Exercise Scientist
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £35,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Newcastle University 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 Newcastle University?
95% 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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Newcastle University?
66% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 385 offers from 586 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Newcastle 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 BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Newcastle University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.