Sport and Exercise Sciences with optional placement year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport and Exercise Sciences with optional placement year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Science is becoming one of the most popular subjects for undergraduates and provides excellent career opportunities. Advances in the sports industry and the growth of competition have made a scientific approach to sport fundamental to monitoring and improving performance.
Sport and Exercise Science is becoming one of the most popular subjects for undergraduates and provides excellent career opportunities. Advances in the sports industry and the growth of competition have made a scientific approach to sport fundamental to monitoring and improving performance.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Derry~Londonderry
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A72-E00
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
One Grade B from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, PE, Physics, Sports Studies, Sport Science & Leisure Industry, Life & Health Sciences, Applied Science, Double Award Life & Health Sciences (Grades BB) or Double Award Applied Science (Grades BB).
HNC (BTEC)
Pass HNC in Sport or Science (as accepted by the University) with overall Distinction to include Distinctions in ALL Level 4 credits.
HND (BTEC)
Pass HND in Sport or Science (as accepted by the University) with overall Distinction to include 90 Distinctions in Level 5 credits.
Scottish Higher
To include a Grade B from one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, PE, Physics, Sport Studies, Double Award Applied Science or Sport Science and Leisure Industry.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Mathematics and one Science subject. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English. Please note however that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.
Scottish Advanced Higher
To include a Grade C from one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, PE, Physics, Sport Studies, Double Award Applied Science or Sport Science and Leisure Industry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 suite) Award profile of DDM Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport (RQF) (603/0459/5) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (RQF) (601/7422/5) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (RQF) (603/4933/5) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sporting Excellence & Performance (RQF) (603/4924/4) OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport (600/6144/3) We will also accept smaller BTEC qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications. Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7435/3) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport (RQF) (603/0460/1) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (RQF) (601/7421/3) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sporting Excellence & Performance (RQF) (603/4923/2) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport (RQF) (601/7218/6) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport and Exercise (RQF) (603/0444/3) OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport (600/6141/8) OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Sport (600/6143/1) OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport & Physical Activity (601/7094/3) To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Course Specific Subject requirements: This course also requires you to achieve H2 in two of the following subjects: Physical Education, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Physics & Chemistry If Mathematics or one science subject are not passed at H2 you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 or O4 in addition to H2 in two of the subjects above.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Essential Subjects: • OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport (600/6144/3)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,985 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,030 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |


































































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