BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science Bachelor's degree at Anglia Ruskin University
BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science at Anglia Ruskin University integrates core theory, research methods, and applied practice with opportunities to tailor your learning through specialist options and an independent project.
About this course
Develop your knowledge of sports science, exploring health, wellbeing and performance. Study an Applied Sport Science degree at ARU in Writtle. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Anglia Ruskin University, based in ARU Writtle Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 5 modules
- Introduction to Human Physiological Systems30 credits
- Applied Professional Skills30 credits
- Psychological Fundamentals in Sport and Exercise30 credits
- Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance15 credits
- Sport-specific Athlete Testing15 credits
Year 2 6 modules
- Exercise Physiology15 credits
- Nutrition for Sport, Health and Exercise15 credits
- Research Skills in Sport and Exercise Science30 credits
- Strength and Conditioning15 credits
- Analysis of Human Movement and Performance30 credits
- Ruskin Module15 credits
Year 3 5 modules
- Applied Exercise Physiology15 credits
- Performance and Exercise Nutrition15 credits
- Major Project or Work Placement30 credits
- Sport and Exercise Medicine30 credits
- Applied Inclusive Practice30 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree focuses on how the body responds to physical training and how to support athletic and health performance. You'll normally start with the foundations: anatomy, exercise physiology and sport psychology, alongside practical coaching and training sessions. In the second year, you'll move into more analytical work, biomechanics, training physiology and research methods, building your ability to test athletes and design programmes. In the final year, you'll typically pursue specialist options such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, rehabilitation, coaching, or PE teaching routes, combined with an applied placement in a real setting (teams, clubs, schools or clinical environments) and an independent research project. Throughout, the emphasis is on connecting theory to practical application in sport and health.
Who it's for
You're suited to this degree if you're curious about how physiology, psychology and performance science intersect, and you want to move beyond classroom learning into genuine applied work. You'll thrive if you're self-directed, this is a part-time programme, so you'll need strong motivation to balance study with other commitments. The course draws almost entirely from entrants with prior higher-education qualifications, so you'll bring relevant background knowledge and maturity to the material. You're looking to deepen expertise in sport and exercise science rather than start from scratch.
Careers & job market
Across Sport & Exercise Science courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, with 62% in highly skilled roles or continuing their education. Graduate earnings nationally begin at £22,000–£30,000 around 15 months after graduation, rising to £23,375–£33,000 after five years. Earnings trajectories vary; some graduate outcomes dip in the early years before recovery. This degree equips you for roles in sports organisations, health services, research, coaching development and exercise prescription, fields where applied science underpins professional practice.
University & format
Anglia Ruskin University is a public university founded in 1992, with around 31,500 students. This BSc (Hons) is taught part-time at ARU Writtle Campus in English. It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and holds a Gold award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Most students entering this course hold another higher-education qualification.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 100% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Anglia Ruskin University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Sport & Exercise Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sport & exercise science · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Sport & Exercise Science nationally
National figures for Sport & Exercise Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Sport & Exercise Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Sport & Exercise Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Sports clubs & NGBs
- Leisure providers
- Schools
- The NHS
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sport & Exercise Science graduates.
Sport CoachAspire PeopleSport Science LeadBiolyz FlexCoBTEC Tech Awards Sept 22 - Sport - ExaminerPearsonEquine Vet: Independent Clinic for Leisure & Sport HorsesBritish Veterinary LGBT+Learning Mentor (PE/Sport)Prospero TeachingCasual Youth Worker: Sport, Community Growth & BelongingActive Herefordshire & WorcestershireWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Anglia Ruskin University
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around ARU Writtle Campus
156 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Sport & Exercise Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Anglia Ruskin University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Anglia Ruskin University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Anglia Ruskin University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Anglia Ruskin University and gov.uk before you apply.
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