Swansea University
Sport & Exercise Science with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons)
Swansea University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 90 graduates of Sport & Exercise Science with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons) and other courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Overall student satisfaction
78 /100
90 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £24000 £22000 £25000
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £26000 £18500 - £25500 £20500 - £28500


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

Course Description

This course covers the factors that influence participation and personal performance in sports and looks at methods by which these factors may be investigated. We prepare you for a career in the world of sport. Our research is cutting-edge and we enjoy high-profile placements with major sporting teams and venues.

This degree will train you for a career as a sport and exercise scientist and also provide other rewarding career opportunities in roles as diverse as Performance Scientist, Strength and Conditioning Practitioner, Cardiac Physiologist, Performance Analyst, and in physical activity and health promotion.

Sport and Exercise Science enjoys high-quality facilities in the Engineering Quarter at the brand new £450 million Bay Campus. The development includes specialist laboratories and excellent computing facilities. Sports Science students make extensive use of the dedicated Biomechanics and Technology Laboratory and Exercise Physiology Laboratory.

The Sports Science department has close links with: Diabetes UK; Swansea NHS Trust; UK Sport; Sport Wales; Welsh Rugby Union; International Rugby Board (IRB).

This degree is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. BASES’ endorsement scheme is the recognised standard for all sport and exercise science undergraduate degree programmes and only the highest calibre courses pass its rigorous assessments.

We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Sport & Exercise Science with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons) at Swansea University

15% Natural and social science professionals
15% Protective service occupations
10% Caring personal services
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Elementary occupations
0% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements:- http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sport & Exercise Science with a Year Abroad, BEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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 Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.

Sports Science

    • #2 
    • #27 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 27 university rankings of Swansea University

About Swansea University

Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.

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Where is this programme taught

Bay Campus
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