Wigan and Leigh College
Sport and Exercise Science HND
Wigan and Leigh College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Sport and Exercise Science HND and other courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Wigan and Leigh College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.

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Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22422 £20968 £24866
25-75 percentile range £18853 - £25994 £16434 - £25586 £19878 - £30867

Course Description

This course offers a combined pathway for those who want to progress to teaching, coaching, sports therapy or sport and exercise science. There are two pathways; a physical education teaching and coaching route and a sport and exercise science and sports therapy pathway. You will learn the underpinning theoretical concepts within your chosen pathway. You will have the opportunity to network with professional sports clubs and local employers to undertake a valuable work placement. You will be taught by qualified professionals, from a range of industry backgrounds.

The HND is assessed through a variety of methods such as written assignments, course work and practical delivery.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sport and Exercise Science, HND, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sport and Exercise Science HND

England UK £7500 year 1
Northern Ireland £7500 year 1
Scotland £7500 year 1
Wales £7500 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:

August 1, 2026

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)

UCAS application code:

SESC

About Wigan and Leigh College

Wigan and Leigh College is a general Further Education and Higher Education provider with five campus sites divided between the towns of Wigan and Leigh, in England.

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Where is this programme taught

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FAQ about Sport and Exercise Science HND Wigan and Leigh College

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 7500 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • Sport and Exercise Science HND is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Wigan and Leigh College.

  • It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Sport and Exercise Sciences students in the UK.