BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include data analysis and critical and analytical thinking. The programme includes a placement-based module linking academic study to professional practice, and a culminating research project in which students lead evidence-based work in real-world sport and exercise settings.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: BBC to include one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology but to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology but to exclude General Studies BTEC: Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma in Sport/Science with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points Additional The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 86%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 260 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 64%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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.
Modules
- Inside the body: From Muscles to Mind
- Translating Science into Performance
- Health and Fitness Foundations
- The Sport and Exercise Scientist – Skills for Success
- Human Fundamental Sciences: Application and Adaptation
- Human Performance: Application and Adaptation
- Applied Exercise for Health: Designing for Change
- Research in Practice
- Advanced Sport and Exercise Science
- Optimising Human Performance
- Strength and Conditioning: Evidence-Based Training Methods
- Research to Reality: Sport and Exercise Science in Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of South Wales?
100% 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 South Wales?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of South Wales 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.