BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete a year-long applied project in sport and exercise science practice. The course offers a choice between an applied research project and an independent research project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 21%
- London: 63%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Health and Education Study Skills
- Health and Education Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Applied Sports and Exercise Science in Practice
- Essential Skills for Sport (Mental Wealth)
- Anatomy & Physiology for Sport
- Coaching Principles
- Development of Sport
- Human Performance
- Psychological Aspects of Sport
- Physiological and Nutritional Assessment for Sports Performance
- Research Methods & Design (Mental Wealth)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Biomechanics of Human Movement
- Principles & Practice in Teaching & Coaching
- Disability, Sport and PE
- Athlete Management
- Performance Analysis
- Sports Technologies: Evolution and Application
- Applied Research Project in Sport
- Independent Research Project
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Exercise Physiology Techniques
- Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Work Placement (Practice)
- Chronic Health Conditions
- Strength and Conditioning
- Nutrition for Sporting Health
- Developing the Healthy Child
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £35,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of East London?
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 University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of East London 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.
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of East London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.