BSc Sport and Exercise Science,
About this course
BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, a programme covering the scientific study of human performance and health. Core topics include research methods. The programme concludes with a Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Dissertation in the final year, and laboratory and placement-based learning features throughout.
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What students say
Based on about 69 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 99%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 16%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 6%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 5%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 50%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 99%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Core Skills I: Research Methods & Ethics in Sport Science
- Biomechanics I: Fundamentals and Analytical Techniques
- Physiology I: Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Performance I: Introduction to Sports Performance Science
- Psychology I: Foundations in Sport and Exercise
- Health I: Metabolic Principles in Sport and Health
- Core Skills II: Research and Professional Development
- Performance II: Application of Performance Science to Elite Sport
- Psychology II: Concepts in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Physiology II: Exercise Responses and Adaptations in Human Systems
- Ethics and Philosophy I: Drug Ethics in Sport
- Biomechanics II: Advanced Measurement and Technology in Sport
- Nutrition I: Foundations of Nutrition for Sport and Health
- Health II: Physical Activity for Health
- Core Skills III: Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Dissertation
- Sport, Diet and Disease
- Paediatric Exercise Science
- Ethics and Philosophy II: Philosophical Issues in Sport
- Biomechanics III: Applied Biomechanics of Human Movement
- Health Related Exercise
- Psychology III: Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Physiology III: Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £38,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science, at Swansea University do next?
87% 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 Swansea University?
99% 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 Swansea University?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science, at Swansea University?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.