Sport and Exercise Sciences with optional placement year BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Sport and Exercise Sciences with optional placement year 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.

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Derry~Londonderry

Course Address
Northland Road
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 7JL

Application Details

Course Code

C603

Institution Code

U20

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,C,C

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.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

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 Nationa

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 is not passed at H2 you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to two of the subjects above.

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 -

HNC (BTEC)

D

Pass HNC in Sport or Science (as accepted by the University) with overall Distinction to include Distinctions in ALL Level 4 credits.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDM

Essential Subjects: OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport (600/6144/3)

Scottish Advanced Higher

C,C,C

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.

HND (BTEC)

D

Pass HND in Sport or Science (as accepted by the University) with overall Distinction to include 90 Distinctions in Level 5 credits.

A level

B,B,B

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).

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Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland £4,750
England, Scotland, Wales £9,250
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