Sport and Exercise Science, BSc
Our sports science degree will develop your knowledge of the science of sport, including physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and sports performance analysis.
Our wide-ranging BSc in sports science covers topics as diverse as biomechanics, research methods and sports psychology. You'll develop a broad understanding of sports science that you can use to explore a sport or health-related exercise of your choice. Throughout your studies, you'll have access to our well-equipped labs and technologically advanced sports science equipment.
As well as encouraging you to gain new skills and knowledge, we want you to put them into practice through work experience. Placements are available across the sport and exercise science industry, including at Charlton Athletic Football Club.
Recent graduates have secured roles in areas such as sports science support, sports development, and health education and promotion.
UCAS points
112 (full requirements below)
Course/institution codes
C600 A BSc/SS
School
Location
Duration
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
Start month
September
Home* /international fees 2025/26
£9,535 /£17,500
What you should know about this course
* The Department for Education has indicated that it intends to raise the Home tuition fee limit from £9,250 to £9,535 for 2025/26.
What you will study
About the course team
You will be taught by senior academics, professional practitioners, demonstrators and technical officers. As our teaching staff also work in the professional sports sector, they are up to date with the latest information and have great contacts for placement and intern opportunities.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications
- 112 UCAS Tariff points which must include one of the following:
- A Level: 32 points from a Science subject.
- BTEC National: Extended Diploma in a Science related area.
- A Level and BTEC National: Diploma/Extended Certificate in a Science related area and 32 points from A Level Biology.
- Equivalent qualifications may be considered. - In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C.
We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy.
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
We restrict our class sizes to enhance your learning experience, with a maximum of 20 students per practical laboratory session and 40 students in lectures.
Independent learning
University study requires students to work more independently than they may have been used to in school. Students are expected to develop their independence progressively throughout their degree.
At foundation level and in year 1 of the degree, students are given more support by module leaders and personal tutors than in subsequent years. In years 2 and 3 students are expected to demonstrate increasing willingness and ability to work independently to build upon material delivered in lectures and laboratories. This means independent reading to broaden and deepen knowledge and spending time preparing coursework.
Ultimately, the mark of a Greenwich graduate is the ability to think and work independently, analytically and creatively to solve problems.
Overall workload
If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.
Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 100 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 200 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.
Assessment
You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days of the coursework submission date. Examination results will be available within 28 days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please use our contact form.
Official statistics on Discover Uni
Full time
Part time
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home* | £9,535 | £2,384 per 30 credits | N/A |
| International | £17,500 | £4,375 per 30 credits | N/A |
University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.
(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).
* The Department for Education has indicated that it intends to raise the Home tuition fee limit from £9,250 to £9,535 for 2025/26.
Home tuition fee limits: Find out more
Other costs
Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
- Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software (estimate, £150 per year)
- Memberships: applying for membership of a professional body is optional but may incur further costs. For example, student membership of the British Association of Sport & Exercise Science is £29.
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.
The Greenwich Bursary
This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.
EU Bursary
Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.
Financial support
We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
We have a wide range of placement opportunities across professional clubs. These range in length from 3 months to the duration of your course, which could be 3 years. You will gain experience in a professional working environment which will enhance your skills and employability.
Placements will not be paid but they are invaluable for your learning and enable to build up your own contacts in the industry.
How long is my placement?
Students can undertake a summer placement for between 6 weeks and 3 months which can be related to a credit rated course at Level 6, or can be undertaken for work experience, acknowledged by a Certificate of Industrial Experience.
Students are also encouraged to apply for sandwich placements lasting between 9-12 months which sit between the second and third year of the degree.
What are the financial arrangements?
The faculty expects that students will be as far as possible treated like other employees of the company or organisation.
It is expected that students on sandwich placements will be paid throughout their time with the company. In some cases, students on summer placements have had expenses only covered by the company.
Students on sandwich placements pay a reduced fee to the university for their placement year.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
This degree has enabled graduates to work in areas such as football coaching, sports science support, sports development, and health education and promotion.
You may become self-employed as, for example, a personal trainer or sports adviser or continue on to postgraduate courses in areas such as teaching, physiotherapy or research.
We pay for qualifications and awards throughout your course in your chosen sport as the opportunity arises. Your course fees cover these additional qualifications and awards and enhance your future career opportunities.
Are internships available?
During all three years of the degree, you will have the opportunity of a structured internship with Charlton Athletic FC in either coaching or sport science. Every 6-8 weeks we will release four new students for an internship.
This is an example of one of the professional clubs we work with. Other internships may also become available during your course.
Do you provide employability services?
We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. Our Employer Partnerships Manager develops relationships with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities.
Other members of the team help students to develop their knowledge of job markets, produce effective CVs, cover letters and application forms, understand HR selection processes, and prepare final year students for graduate job applications and applying for placements.
Visit our Employability & Careers Service pages.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We are ambitious for all our students and we want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access support to improve your study skills through your tutor, our subject librarians and our online academic skills centre.
We have a Learning Skills Coordinator and a writing Fellow, both of whom support students in improving their writing skills. Additional support in mathematics is also available through the Drill Hall library.
All students are allocated a personal tutor throughout the duration of their studies. The academic support available will enhance student performance.
Support from the department
Students have a Retention and Success Officer (RSO). This role provides an additional layer of support for student engagement, and provision for extenuating circumstances, withdrawals and interruptions, Faculty level resit and Personal Development Planning enquiries.
The university-wide STAART (AccessAbility Retention and Transition) programme encourages and supports students with a disability, providing support for disabled students.
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