Sport, Physical Activity and Health BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport, Physical Activity and Health BSc (Hons)
This course has an optional placement year.
It is becoming increasingly recognised that physical activity and exercise have a positive influence on health and wellbeing and that the promotion of active and healthy lifestyles in the community has substantial social and economic benefits. This course has been designed in collaboration with the School of Sport and School of Nursing to produce highly educated professionals with the knowledge and skills to organise and provide for the policy, planning, development, management and delivery of sport, physical activity and health i...
This course has an optional placement year.<br/><br/>It is becoming increasingly recognised that physical activity and exercise have a positive influence on health and wellbeing and that the promotion of active and healthy lifestyles in the community has substantial social and economic benefits. This course has been designed in collaboration with the School of Sport and School of Nursing to produce highly educated professionals with the knowledge and skills to organise and provide for the policy, planning, development, management and delivery of sport, physical activity and health initiatives.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Derry~Londonderry
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CB69
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
C,C,C,C,C
To include a Grade C in at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Life & Health Science, Mathematics, Nutrition & Food Science, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sport Science & the Active Leisure Industry.
Access to HE Diploma
Access Course (120 credits) with an overall mark of 55%, to include 55% in one Level 3 science module from: Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education, Psychology, Sports Studies or other approved science module; Plus NICATs Maths (25 credits) or Maths 1 & 2.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Must be in a Sport or Science subject as accepted by the University. Please contact Admissions for further guidance.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96 UCAS Tariff Points to include 4 subjects at Higher Level and 1 at Ordinary Level. The overall profile must include English at minimum Grade H6/O4. Course Specific Subject requirements: This course also requires you to achieve H3 in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physical Education or Physics. If Maths is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6/O4 in addition to one of the subjects above.
Scottish Advanced Higher
D,D,D
To include at least one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Life & Health Science, Mathematics, Nutrition & Food Science, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sport Science & the Active Leisure Industry.
A level
C,C,C
To include A Level Grade C in one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Life & Health Science, Mathematics, Nutrition & Food Science, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sport Science & the Active Leisure Industry. You may satisfy the requirement for the A-level C grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,010 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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