Exeter College
Sports Therapy (Top Up) BSc (Hons)
Exeter College

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23859 £19123 £20996
25-75 percentile range £19362 - £27716 £13372 - £24754 £14943 - £27676

Course Description

Sports Therapy is becoming increasingly popular and this programme integrates academic learning and the development of practical skills to an advanced level. There is a strong emphasis on practical experience and a range of activities that encourage an understanding of well-established principles.

The focus of sports therapy is on the inception of an injury through to rehabilitation, with underpinning knowledge of applied scientific aspects such as anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. This programme is accredited by the Sports Therapy Organisation (STO) which will entitle you to apply for membership during and after your studies. The programme is also validated and awarded by the University of Plymouth.

Throughout the programme you will be involved in Sports Injury Clinics, and will be expected to be a lead Therapist across the Sports Academies delivering rehabilitation sessions and pitch side treatments. There are opportunities to attend external sporting events and work with other practitioners. There are also external speakers and courses to develop your employability skills. These include Level 4 Trauma Management First Aid, kinesiology taping, exercise based rehabilitation and a variety of master classes.

How will I be taught and assessed?

You will learn through lectures, seminars, practical sessions, lab sessions and group work. The majority of the programme is assessed through practical exams, written reports, presentations, practical sessions, case studies and seminars. There are some timed assessments and examinations.

You could progress to…

On successful completion of the programme, you may be able to progress on to further studies at a Masters level in relevant subject areas.

You could go on to careers such as…

Previous graduates have secured employment in the industry by working with sports clubs and teams, working in sports therapy clinics, becoming self-employed sports therapists, or lecturing.

Modules (for guidance only):

Advanced Strength and Conditioning (mapped with UKSCA competencies)

Examination and Assessment of Soft Tissue Injury

Sports Rehabilitation and Adherence Considerations

Dissertation

Inter-disciplinary and Clinical Practice

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

www.exe-coll.ac.uk/international/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sports Therapy (Top Up), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sports Therapy (Top Up) BSc (Hons)

EU £4248 year 1
England UK £4248 year 1
Northern Ireland £4248 year 1
Scotland £4248 year 1
Wales £4248 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:

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)

About Exeter College

Exeter College is a further education institution based in the English city of the same name. The college delivers A-Level, BTECs and apprenticeships to roughly 10,000 students. Ofsted have consistently rated Exeter College as an ‘Outstanding’ provider of education, due to the high teaching standards and state-of-the-art facilities that the college provides its students.

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