Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons)
Durham University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of Durham University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sport and Exercise Sciences
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 | |
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| Median salary | £26000 | £25000 | £33500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £30000 | £21000 - £30000 | £25000 - £43000 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of Durham University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22438 | £20448 | £24818 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18849 - £25991 | £15981 - £24541 | £19498 - £30391 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses in the UK
Course Description
Are you fascinated by the relationship between exercise, performance and health? Would you like to embark on a BSc that is aligned with industry developments and the latest research?
Here at Durham, our expertise across the Department prepares you to tackle traditional and emergent sport and exercise problems from a variety of academic disciplines and perspectives. With a curriculum developed and delivered by an academic team actively involved in research, you’ll build a firm foundation of knowledge in traditional sport, exercise and health sciences (taking in physiology; psychology; physical activity, nutrition and health).
The course also offers the flexibility to select modules from e.g. the Sociology of Sport, Sport, Health and the Environment, and Sports Development, so you develop a broader, more holistic knowledge base across the wider field of sport and exercise. In addition, our focus on employability provides opportunities for you to develop your skill set and take sport and exercise placement modules, as well as open modules from across the University. You can also apply to add an industry placement year or a study year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four.
The final-year dissertation is an opportunity to engage in deeper investigation of a sport or exercise topic that particularly interests you.
Our approach to learning, teaching and assessment links academic knowledge with real-world examples and practices in sport, exercise and physical activity. This is brought further to life in the Human Performance Laboratory which is equipped with the latest in performance technology.
Studying Sport and Exercise Sciences you will develop intellectual capacities and personal qualities, while acquiring a broad range of practical, professional and employability skills that can be applied to a range of careers in the sport and leisure sector and beyond. Our students graduate with the skill set to take on a challenging role in a growing industry.
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.
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of Durham University
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 Sciences BSc (Hons) at Durham University
| 25% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 25% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Design occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sport and Exercise Sciences
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of Durham University
Qualification requirements
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Our contextual offer for this programme is A level BBB or ABC (or equivalent). To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/what-happens-to-your-application/contextual-offers/
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £24900 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £24900 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fees for 2024/25 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved.
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:
January 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)
University Rankings
Positions of Durham University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Durham University in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.
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Student composition of Durham University
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Total number of students enrolled at Durham University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17140
- postgraduates:
- 4365
- Total:
- 21505
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Sport and Exercise Sciences”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
