Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Huddersfield 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 University of Huddersfield
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Allied Health
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 | £25500 | £21500 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27000 | £16000 - £25000 | £18000 - £29000 |
All Allied Health courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Allied Health
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22768 | £20563 | £24838 |
25-75 percentile range | £19385 - £26379 | £16024 - £24596 | £19433 - £30376 |
All Allied Health courses in the UK
Course Description
Good nutrition is key for everyone. It aids elite athletes, supports personal training, and community-based sport, prevents illness and promotes recovery from diseases; a balanced diet helps individuals benefit from optimal performance in sport too.
This course provides the opportunity to gain scientific underpinning knowledge and skills designed to help you secure an exciting and rewarding post-university role within these areas.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how nutrition relates to exercise and health, as well as sport performance. You’ll study modules relating to anatomy and physiology, digestion and metabolism, nutrition assessment methods and nutrition of exercise and health.
Why Study Sport Exercise and Nutrition BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
In your second year, you’ll secure a work placement, and, on campus, you’ll benefit from specialist facilities, including our sport and exercise science labs, and our sport and fitness centre.
You’ll be taught by lecturers who have a wealth of experience, are research-active and help to shape real-world practice, meaning you’ll learn the very latest industry knowledge. You’ll develop the skills to work as a sports nutritionist, physical activity coordinator, health advisor, sports development officer, personal trainer, or exercise referral specialist, or you could undertake further training, or opt instead to become a teacher in educational settings.
Professional Bodies
This course is approved by the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr), meaning that successful completion of this degree acts as a first step towards Graduate Registration with the SENr (a nationally recognised quality mark for your work in sports and exercise nutrition). Please note that, in order to become eligible for graduate registration, you would need to progress to postgraduate study following your degree and obtain a postgraduate diploma. This is why we also offer the integrated Master's four-year degree in Sport, Exercise and Nutrition MSci.
Reflecting our commitment to equipping you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to effectively transition into roles in the sector, this course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). This enables you to gain industry-recognised standards and qualifications, including gym instructor, personal trainer, and working with people with long-term conditions, that are recognised by major employers in the sector aligned to your degree.
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
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 Allied Health courses of University of Huddersfield
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Nutrition and Dietetics courses of University of Huddersfield
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons) at University of Huddersfield
40% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
40% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
4% | Elementary occupations |
2% | Administrative occupations |
2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
2% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
1% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
1% | Sales occupations |
1% | Information Technology Professionals |
1% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Nutrition and Dietetics
All Nutrition and Dietetics courses of University of Huddersfield
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16500 | year 1 |
International | £16500 | 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)
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About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Nutrition”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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