Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 100 graduates of Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH03
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £22000 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £26000 | £17000 - £25500 | £22500 - £32000 |
All CAH03 courses of Cardiff Metropolitan University
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH03
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22422 | £20968 | £24866 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18853 - £25994 | £16434 - £25586 | £19878 - £30867 |
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Course Description
The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree is accredited by the industry’s professional body, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences [BASES] and focuses on the scientific basis of performance in sport and participation in physical activity and exercise. To fulfil BASES requirements Sport and Exercise Science students will follow a dedicated pathway throughout the three levels that focuses on gaining an understanding of the core sport and exercise disciplines of physiology, biomechanics and psychology as well as exploring the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary aspects of Sport and Exercise Science with a high level of vocational relevance and experience.
Students can also develop their knowledge and skills in an additional option theme of study based on either strength and conditioning, sports nutrition or exercise referral and fitness instruction with the opportunity to achieve additional vocational qualifications.
Throughout the course you will gain practical experiences of laboratory-based activities as well as gaining opportunities to observe and be involved in applied practice. You will be afforded many opportunities to develop your practical contextual knowledge and skills in sport and exercise science, fitness testing, coaching, exercise prescription and performance settings.
Cardiff Met also offers a foundation year for those who aspire to enrol on a Sport Science based honours degree, who do not have the requirements to start at Year 1. The foundation year will run at the Llandaff campus and the subsequent years will be based at the Cyncoed campus.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University
| 16% | Sales occupations |
| 9% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 9% | Design occupations |
| 9% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 8% | Elementary occupations |
| 7% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 4% | Elementary occupations |
| 4% | Engineering professionals |
| 3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 52 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 52 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 |
| Cambridge English Advanced |
Costs
Tuition Fees Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
| EU | £15000 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| International | £15000 | year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | year 1 |
| International | £16000 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
C600
University Rankings
of Cardiff Metropolitan University
among 17 universities in Wales
based on 21 different rankings
Positions of Cardiff Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.
Sports Science
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- #2
- #18
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 21 university rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University
About Cardiff Metropolitan University
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FAQ about Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22000 15 months after graduation, £22000 3 years after graduation and £26500 after graduation.
- Sales occupations (16%), Web and Multimedia Design Professionals (9%), Design occupations (9%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (9%)
- Cardiff Metropolitan University achieved the highest ranking for Sports Science. It is ranked #18 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Sports Science). See all subject rankings for Cardiff Metropolitan University.
- Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 149 which makes it one of the 9.29% most difficult courses to enter among all Sport and Exercise Sciences students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024