BSc Sport, Physical Education and Development
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students can choose between an Independent Research Project or combining an Applied Research Project with an Entrepreneurship and Enterprise in Sport module. The course includes a work placement and covers inclusive approaches to sport and physical education through partnerships with local schools and national organisations such as Panathlon Challenge.
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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 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 55%
- Gained a higher qualification: 25%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Physical Health & Wellbeing in Sport
- 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
- Sports Leadership & Management
- Psychological Aspects of Sport
- Inclusion in Youth Sport & PE
- Principles & Practice in Teaching & Coaching
- Disability, Sport and PE
- Research Methods & Design (Mental Wealth)
- Sport & PE Policy
- Community Sport Development
- Applied Research Project in Sport
- Independent Research Project
- Developing the Healthy Child
- Applied Teaching Practice
- Education & Development in Sport (Employability) (Mental Wealth)
- Disability, Sport & Society
- Work Placement (Practice)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport, Physical Education and Development 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.
What do graduates of BSc Sport, Physical Education and Development at University of East London do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport, Physical Education and Development at University of East London?
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, Physical Education and Development at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sport, Physical Education and Development 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, Physical Education and Development at University of East London?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.