Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
York St John University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences at York St John University 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 York St John University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sport and Exercise Sciences
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £22000 | £25000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25500 | £17000 - £24000 | £21000 - £29500 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of York St John University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences
| 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 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences Courses in the UK
Course Description
Our philosophy of sport promotes social justice and values participation over consumerism and is reflected in everything we do as we put the performer before the performance. Your learning will focus on keeping athletes healthy and developing excellence not elitism.
This course is centred around physiology, biomechanics and psychology. Sport Science modules investigate how the body adapts to training and practice, movement analysis and athlete motivation. You will learn how to improve human performance at the highest levels in elite sport but also how to improve the health of individuals and communities through exercise. This includes examining the impact physical activity can have on preventing heart disease, obesity, dementia and depression.
Research is a big part of what we do. Our passionate, professional staff are outstanding researchers who will keep you up-to-date with the debates and issues facing sport and exercise science today. We ask tough questions about the value of sport, the benefits of perfectionism, prevalence of bullying and gambling, and how money impacts the personal lives of professional sportspeople. You will engage with these debates, respond to the latest research and carry out your own research.
Our Nestlé Rowntree Park Sports Campus is a home for our research community, for sports teams from the University and local community and for your learning. The site includes 3G football and rugby pitches, tennis courts, netball courts and grass pitches. Inside is a sports barn, a strength and conditioning suite and social and teaching spaces. Our new human performance labs will also be completed this year.
Taught through a mixture of lectures, practical fieldwork and lab-based learning, this course will prepare you for a career either in sport or in a wide range of science-based industries. Chances to gain real-world industry experience with our partners across the region will also enhance your employability after graduation.
This programme is offered as a three year Undergraduate Degree (BSc) and also as a four-year Postgraduate Degree (MSci) which allows students to graduate with a Masters level qualification. Students are able to change between the two versions of the programme once they are enrolled.
This course is also available with a Foundation Year (UCAS code C7C6)
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) at York St John University
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Animal care and control services |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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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 and Exercise Science 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 | £14000 | year 1 |
| International | £14000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
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, 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
UCAS application code:
C6C6
University Rankings
of York St John University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 12 different rankings
Positions of York St John University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of York St John University in related subject specific rankings.
Sports Science
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- #23
- #29
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 12 university rankings of York St John University
About York St John University
List of 167 Bachelor and Master Courses from York St John University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of York St John University
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Total number of students enrolled at York St John University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5310
- postgraduates:
- 1685
- Total:
- 6995
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Sport and Exercise Sciences”: 330 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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| Conservation Biology and Sport & Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) BSc | 100% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £12500 | 124 | - |
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Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science with Placement and Sport Foundation BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | - | Southampton |
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FAQ about Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) York St John University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 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.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £23000 15 months after graduation, £22000 3 years after graduation and £25000 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (25%), Administrative occupations (10%), Information Technology Professionals (10%), Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (10%)
- 65 graduates rated the course 76. This means that 76% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- York St John University achieved the highest ranking for Sports Science. It is ranked #29 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Sports Science). See all subject rankings for York St John University.
- Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at York St John University.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 14.48% Percentile among all Sport and Exercise Sciences students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024