Our Sport and Exercise Science foundation year gives you the academic skills and confidence to study a degree at university.
Why study with us
- 18thin the UK overallGuardian University Guide (Sport Science)
2026
- You’ll gain important study skills to get you fully prepared for degree-level study.
- You’ll explore current sport issues, engaging with key discussions and debates in the field.
- Once you progress onto your degree, you'll study physiology, psychology and biomechanics.
What you'll do
- You’ll develop skills and knowledge that will help you as you continue on to your degree.
- You'll be taught by your course team who are research active and have a wealth of experience.
- Once you progress onto your degree, you'll learn through a practical approach that gives you real-world experience.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Meet the team
Accreditations
Future careers
Our Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) degree can lead to a career as a sports scientist, performance consultant, or even research and teaching.
Entry requirements
We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.
We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.
Unsure if you meet our entry requirements?
Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.
Minimum qualifications:
- 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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Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.
Financial support package
If you are from a low income household our Financial Bursary may be able to help.
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We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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