BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy (with foundation year) Bachelor's degree at Hartpury University
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy (with foundation year) at Hartpury University. Hartpury University's four-year honours degree combines a foundation year with specialised training in sports therapy.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy (with foundation year) is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Hartpury University. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Sport and exercise sciences graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 65% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Level 3 (Foundation Year) 5 modules
- Academic Literacy for University StudiesCompulsory
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Understand and explore topics including the scientific method and enquiry, team working, research skills, and effective time management.
- Professional Development in PracticeCompulsory
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An opportunity to explore graduate destinations associated with your programme of study, building a portfolio of experiences aiding your professional development.
- Exploring Current ConceptsCompulsory
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Develop understanding and knowledge of literature reviews including constructing a rationale and summarising and presenting relevant information to suit a purpose, subject and audience.
- Principles of Sports ScienceCompulsory
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An introduction to central human biology, anatomy and physiology and its adaption to sport training. The module will explore the psychological and physiological factors that impact the performance of athletes.
- Business Enterprise and ManagementCompulsory
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This module covers the learning and understanding of the balance of theory and practice in contemporary business practice; an appreciation of the complexity of modern organisational environments and the critical role of enterprise and innovation.
Level 4 6 modules
- Anatomy and Peripheral Joint Examination and AssessmentCompulsory
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Develop a foundation in anatomical theory and practical skills to understand the relationship between structure and function, while gaining hands-on experience in peripheral examination and assessment to effectively understand injury and pathology.
- Fundamentals of Professional Practice for Sports TherapistsCompulsory
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Begin your journey to be a Sports Therapist with hands-on training in managing acute injuries on and off the field, mastering first aid and basic life support, and building essential professional skills for a career in sports therapy.
- Soft Tissue Therapy and PracticeCompulsory
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Learn how to master the foundational principles and practical skills of sports massage and soft tissue techniques, developing expertise to deliver effective therapeutic treatments.
- Fundamentals of Movement and Exercise for Sports TherapistsCompulsory
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Gain the expertise to lead exercise programmes for healthy populations, while developing key coaching and communication skills to design, deliver, and implement effective programs, games, and activities that boost health, fitness, and performance.
- Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise ScientistsCompulsory
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This module will allow you to develop a range of key academic and professional skills which will be invaluable for success in your studies, and serve as ideal preparation for a future career in sport.
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science for Sports TherapistsCompulsory
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Build a strong foundation in sport and exercise science, gaining hands-on experience in biomechanics, physiology lab and field-based testing and real-world application strategies for health and performance.
Level 5 3 modules
- The Sport and Exercise ResearcherCompulsory
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Explore the research process, how research is designed within sport and exercise science, and its implications for practice.
- Applied Professional Practice for Sports TherapistsCompulsory
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Elevate musculoskeletal injury management skills, blending hands on experience with real world application to build expertise to develop industry ready confidence and professional insight.
- Developing the Sports Therapy PractitionerCompulsory
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Enhance skills in musculoskeletal assessment and management, building applied clinical reasoning skills to create effective care pathways for range of populations and healthcare environments.
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 course combines practical sport therapy with structured exercise science. You'll begin with foundations in anatomy, exercise physiology and sport psychology, then move into biomechanics, training physiology and research methods. As you progress, you'll choose specialist options such as strength & conditioning, sport psychology, nutrition, rehabilitation, coaching, or PE teaching routes. Throughout, you'll undertake practical sessions in applied skills, an applied placement working with teams or clients, and complete an independent research project. The foundation year supports entrants without traditional qualifications to progress to the honours degree.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you're curious about how the body responds to sport and exercise, and you want a career helping athletes and active people recover from injury. You'll need a methodical approach to both scientific study and practical work, balancing physiology, anatomy and research with real clinical experience. The degree suits people who are confident learning in clinical settings, managing clients, and taking responsibility for therapeutic decisions. If you're keen to develop professional credentials in sports therapy whilst building broad knowledge of exercise science, and you value a structured pathway with a foundation year, this course fits well. You should be prepared for significant practical and placement work alongside classroom learning.
Careers & job market
Across Sport & Exercise Science graduates nationally, 90% are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Among those in employment, 62% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Starting salaries typically range from £22,000 to £30,000; after five years, graduates nationally earn between £23,375 and £33,000. These figures reflect the broader graduate cohort and are not university-specific. Sports therapy qualifications open pathways in clinical settings, sports performance teams, private practice, and the fitness industry, though your actual career outcomes will depend on your experience, specialism choices, and job market conditions at the point you graduate.
University & format
This is a 4-year full-time Bachelor's degree (BSc Hons) studied at Hartpury University in England, taught in English. The course is offered by a recognised UK degree-awarding body and holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 100% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
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 (code CF12). 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 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. 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 Hartpury 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
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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.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £25,000 | £22,000 – £30,000 | 4405 |
| 3 years after | £20,000 | £17,500 – £25,000 | 45 |
| 5 years after | £27,000 | £22,000 – £34,500 | 40 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 4,405. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 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
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 4,405. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Sport & Exercise Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 915 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
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 & WorcestershireIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £25,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.2 out of 10: NSS 98.6% · continued 65%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Hartpury University
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
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 Hartpury University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Hartpury 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 Hartpury 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 Hartpury University and gov.uk before you apply.
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