Course Summary

We take a very practical approach to the course, focusing on the key sport and exercise science disciplines, while addressing sport performance and physical activity so you can graduate as a career-ready sports scientist. We give you the flexibility to specialise in your chosen area, including: a case study working with an athlete or individual of your choice and a dissertation in an area which grabs your interest.

Course Details - Modules

During the year, there are 3 compulsory modules:- Applied Sport and Exercise Science, Dissertation (each 40 credits) and Placement (20 Credits). Plus one option of a 20 credit module from the choice of: Performance Analysis; Exercise for Health and Disease Prevention; Managing Community Events; Contemporary Issues in Health; Injury and Rehabilitation.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Course Work which may include written tasks and assignments, reports, dissertations, portfolio, project work = 60%. Practical exams = 10%. Written Exams = 20%

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January 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.

Application Codes

Course code: C641

Institution code: C99

Campus Name: Lancaster

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Passed Higher National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science, to Level 5 or equivalent. Alternativley a Diploma in Higher Education in a Sport & Exercise Science or a relevant subject. GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 for above (or equivalent).

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/sport-and-exercise-science-top-up/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 88%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

EU 13250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 13250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.

Provider information

Registered Office
Fusehill Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Carlisle
CA1 2HH

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