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BSc Sport & Exercise Science

University of Lancashire

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, studied over four years with a foundation year entry point. The foundation year develops academic skills through modules in communication, contemporary issues in sport and wellbeing, and an independent portfolio project. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students progress to the full degree, focusing on physiology, psychology and biomechanics with access to advanced sports science labs.

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Institution
University of Lancashire
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Sport & Exercise Science
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
S378
Typical offer
A-level E
Median salary
£25,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

64 points at A2 preferably in Biology or PE or Sports Exercise Science BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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What students say

Based on about 30 final-year students who answered

  • Teaching on my course: 96%
  • Learning opportunities: 92%
  • Assessment and feedback: 91%
  • Academic support: 93%
  • Organisation and management: 95%
  • Learning resources: 90%
  • Student voice: 82%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 115 students who started

  • Continued on course: 72%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 5%
  • Left higher education: 22%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 1%

What graduates do next

Based on about 36 graduates who answered

  • Working: 66%
  • Working and studying: 23%
  • Further study: 3%
  • Unemployed: 1%

Most common jobs

  • Therapy professionals: 26%
  • Administrative occupations: 9%
  • Sales occupations: 9%
  • Process, plant and machine operatives: 8%
  • Natural and social science professionals: 6%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 50%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 425 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 67%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
  • East Midlands: 4%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 3%
  • London: 2%
  • South East: 3%
  • South West: 2%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Northern Ireland: 6%

Who gets in

Based on about 120 students who started

  • A levels: 93%
  • Baccalaureate: 1%
  • Access course: 1%
  • A degree: 1%
  • Other HE qualification: 3%
  • No formal qualifications: 1%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Connecting
  • Communicating
  • Contemporary Issues in Sport and Wellbeing
  • Sport and Wellbeing Portfolio/Project

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Sport & Exercise Science at University of Lancashire earn?

The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.

What do graduates of BSc Sport & Exercise Science at University of Lancashire do next?

92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport & Exercise Science at University of Lancashire?

96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Sport & Exercise Science at University of Lancashire?

The typical offer is E at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.

Does BSc Sport & Exercise Science at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Sport & Exercise Science at University of Lancashire?

72% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.