Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 70 graduates of Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) at University of Portsmouth for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology 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 | £23000 | £27000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £18500 - £27500 | £23500 - £36000 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of Portsmouth
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22697 | £21004 | £25597 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19161 - £26336 | £16420 - £25510 | £20055 - £31585 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses in the UK
Course Description
Overview
Pushing boundaries. Breaking records. Competing in extreme environments.
On this BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree, you’ll learn to apply scientific principles that help athletes perform at their best.
But it's not just elite sportspeople who will benefit from your knowledge and skills. Become a passionate advocate for the essential role sports science plays in society as you uncover ways everyone can use physical activity to boost their health and wellbeing.
- Put your learning into practice in our advanced sports science facilities including three climatic chambers, a swimming flume and motion capture systems
- Be taught by expert staff who are actively engaged in research projects that inform the future of sport and exercise science
- Enhance your CV as you gain valuable experience through our ties with local sports and healthcare providers
- Gain first aid, national coaching and specialised gym instructor qualifications
- Set yourself up for a career in professional sport, healthcare or education
Careers and opportunities
In today's health-conscious world, the sports and health industries continue to expand. Sport and exercise scientists have a vital role in keeping sportspeople, athletes and the general population in peak physical health.
What jobs can you do with a sport and exercise degree?
Roles our graduates have gone onto include:
- PE teacher
- personal trainer
- clinical physiologist
- NVQ coordinator
- sports development officer
- sports and exercise scientist
- sports therapist and physiotherapist
- cardiac rehabilitation technician
Graduate destinations
Organisations our graduates have gone on to work in, include:
- Crystal Palace Football Club
- Portsmouth Tennis Academy
- Bupa
- Nuffield Health
Placement year (optional)
Either before or following your third year, you have the option to choose a work placement year to gain valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.
Our specialist team of Science and Health Careers advisors can help you with finding a work placement and improving your employability skills. They'll provide you with a database of placement vacancies, support with your job search – including help with applications and interviews – and support throughout your placement year.
Potential placement roles
Previous students have taken on placement roles including:
- sport for development project officer
- performance analyst
- assistant sports therapist
- women's sport engagement officer
- physical technician
- academy coach
- PE teacher
- physiotherapist assistant
- rugby development coach
- nutritionist
Potential placement destinations
Previous students have completed placements in the following organisations:
- Reading FC
- Pompey in the Community
- Exeter City FC
- Sussex County Cricket Club
- Welsh Rugby Union (WRU)
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 University of Portsmouth
| 20% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 15% | Customer service occupations |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 0% | Nursing Professionals |
| 0% | Nursing Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. |
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| Trinity ISE | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of University of Portsmouth in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Portsmouth in related subject specific rankings.
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- #15
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 31 university rankings of University of Portsmouth
About University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is located on the United Kingdom’s only island city, Portsmouth. This public university, which was previously known as Portsmouth Polytechnic, forms part of the University Alliance, an organisation whose aim is to promote growth and innovation in the UK by putting an emphasis on links with business and industry.
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Student composition of University of Portsmouth
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Portsmouth by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 18085
- postgraduates:
- 5005
- Total:
- 23090
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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
