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

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20465 £20448 £24818
25-75 percentile range £17889 - £25004 £15981 - £24541 £19498 - £30391

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.

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Sport and Exercise Science, HND you will study the following course modules.

Modules

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.

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

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references will be considered. Students must also possess a Grade C/4 or above in English at GCSE or equivalent.

Qualification requirements


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:

January 1, 2024

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)

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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