University of the Highlands and Islands
Sport and Fitness BSc (Hons)
University of the Highlands and Islands

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Sport and Fitness BSc (Hons) at University of the Highlands and Islands for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Overall student satisfaction
85 /100
20 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  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

Stretch yourself and expand your opportunities, on this diverse activity and motivational training qualification.

Get to grips with the scientific knowledge and technical skills needed to succeed in this specialist field, and gain a solid foundation for a career in this varied industry, with a focus on applying your learning in practice. Take advantage of great volunteering opportunities to build strong vocational experiences, alongside an academic profile that will stand you in good stead with future employers. One of only two institutions in Scotland to be established as a Higher Education Associate Partner with CIMSPA, join this named Associated Course and enjoy the many benefits on offer as a result of our partnership.

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sport and Exercise Sciences

Qualification requirements

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

with no element below 5.5

PTE Academic 58

58 average with 51 in each component

TOEFL (iBT) 80

Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section

For International students requiring Student Route sponsorship. Please note that international students with a Student Route visa can only take part in sports activities or as part of a work placement, as an amateur and not as a professional or semi-professional. You will not be allowed to become a member of a professional sports association while a student. This is due to ‘professional sportsperson’ restrictions imposed by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as outlined in their Student Route Policy Guidance.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sport and Fitness, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sport and Fitness BSc (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £14310 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £14310 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £15996 year 1
International £15996 year 1

Additional fee information

For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.

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 2
  • year 3

About University of the Highlands and Islands

The University of the Highlands and Islands offers their students the opportunity to study at one of their 13 colleges or research centres. For those who don’t have the freedom to enrol themselves in full-time education, this university also offers a series of options on a flexible Part-time or Online basis. With that said, 7 out of their 13 institutions offer a Childcare service, which is useful for enabling parents to pursue their degrees. When it comes to research activity, the University of the Highlands and Islands’ main focus is on Engineering, Humanities, Society, and Health Science.

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