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)
Important notice – Campus update
Classroom-based teaching takes place at the Belfast campus with practical teaching being taught on the Jordanstown campus.
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.
Important notice – Campus update
Classroom-based teaching takes place at the Belfast campus with practical teaching being taught on the Jordanstown campus.
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.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Belfast
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A16-J47
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
A-Level essential: One Grade A from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, PE, Physics, Sports Studies, Sport Science & Leisure Industry or Double Award Applied Science (grade AB).
Scottish Higher
MUST include a Grade A from one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, PE, Physics, Sport Studies, Double Award Applied Science or Sport Science and Leisure Industry.
Access to HE Diploma
Overall Access profile pass with an overall mark of 73% plus 73% in each level three module. To include two level three modules from the following: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education, Psychology or Sport Studies. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Profile to include English Language, Mathematics and a Science at grade C/4. Essential/Key Skills in Application of Number is not regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Mathematics.
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 DDD 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)
136 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. 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 a Science are not passed at H2 you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 or O4, in addition to achieving H2 in two of the other subjects listed above.
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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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