BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Bachelor's degree at Northumbria at Newcastle
BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Nutrition at Northumbria at Newcastle. You'll move between core theory, research methods and applied practice, discovering how physiology, nutrition and training principles work in real settings.
About this course
Fuel passion for sport, exercise & nutrition. Join our BSc program for a healthier tomorrow From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Nutrition is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Northumbria at Newcastle, based in Northumbria University. It runs 3 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 78% (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.
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK UniversityCore
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HW5000 -
- Academic and Professional SkillsCore20 credits
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SP4000 -
- Fundamentals of PsychologyCore20 credits
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SP4001 -
- Energetics of ExerciseCore20 credits
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SP4002 -
- Introduction to ResearchCore20 credits
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SP4003 -
- Fundamentals of Anatomy and BiomechanicsCore20 credits
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SP4004 -
- Fundamentals of Human PhysiologyCore20 credits
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SP4005 -
- Sport Study AbroadOptional60 credits
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SP5025 -
- Research Design and AnalysisCore20 credits
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SP5026 -
- Sport Performance AssessmentOptional20 credits
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SP5027 -
- Exercise and Health AssessmentOptional20 credits
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SP5028 -
- SER Professional Development and PracticeCore20 credits
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SP5029 -
- Extreme PhysiologyOptional20 credits
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SP5030 -
- Introduction to Performance AnalysisOptional20 credits
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SP5031 -
- Applied Sport and Exercise NutritionCore20 credits
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SP5032 -
- Contemporary Issues in PE and School Sport (PESS)Optional20 credits
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SP5033 -
- Principles of Strength and ConditioningOptional20 credits
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SP5034 -
- Physical Activity & HealthOptional20 credits
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SP5035 -
- Managing & Developing the Business of SportOptional20 credits
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SP5036 -
- Digital Sport & Business MarketingOptional20 credits
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SP5037 -
- Analytics for SportOptional20 credits
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SP5038 -
- Nutrition for HealthCore20 credits
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SP5042 -
- Sport Study Abroad YearOptional120 credits
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SP5024 -
- Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Work Placement YearOptional120 credits
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SP5043 -
- Unilang - Languages for All - Level 6 PlaceholderOptional20 credits
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ML6001 -
- SER UG ProjectCore40 credits
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SP6035 -
- Exercise & Health Intervention StrategiesOptional20 credits
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SP6037 -
- Human Movement ScienceOptional20 credits
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SP6038 -
- Paediatric Sport and Exercise ScienceOptional20 credits
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SP6039 -
- Physiological Basis of Training and PerformanceOptional20 credits
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SP6040 -
- Psychological Skills TrainingOptional20 credits
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SP6041 -
- Sports and Exercise Medicine, Injury and RehabilitationOptional20 credits
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SP6042 -
- Talent Identification and High-Performance SportOptional20 credits
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SP6043 -
- Sport Event ManagementOptional20 credits
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SP6044 -
- Applied Coaching of Individual Sports in an Educational SettingOptional20 credits
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SP6045 -
- Global Sport Business and ManagementOptional20 credits
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SP6046 -
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 combines practical expertise in sport science with nutrition and health principles. You'll usually start by studying anatomy and how the body adapts to exercise, along with introduction to sport psychology and coaching skills. Year 2 moves into more rigorous science, biomechanics, the physiology of training and testing athletes, plus research methods in sport science. In your final year, you'll choose specialisations such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, rehabilitation, sport psychology, coaching, or PE teaching routes, typically undertake an applied placement with teams or schools, and complete an independent research dissertation. This structure balances classroom learning, practical sessions and hands-on project work throughout.
Who it's for
You're drawn to understanding how the body responds to exercise and nutrition, and you want to work in sport science, fitness, health or a related field. You're comfortable with both lab-based and practical work, and you can engage with research literature seriously. You might aim to become a strength coach, nutritionist, sports scientist or move into public health, this course equips you with the grounding to pursue those paths. Three years of full-time study suits your circumstances.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 90% of Sport & Exercise Science graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Among those working, 62% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Graduate earnings across the sector range from £22,000–£30,000 in the first year after graduation, and £23,375–£33,000 after five years, according to national graduate outcome and earnings data. These figures vary widely depending on role, location and career path; they are not guaranteed.
University & format
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is a public university. The BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Nutrition is a 3-year, full-time degree taught in English. Northumbria University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and its degrees are nationally recognised. The university holds Silver 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.
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Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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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 | 95% |
| another higher-education qualification | 3% |
| an Access course | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
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 CB65). 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
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Northumbria at Newcastle →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.
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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 | £22,500 | £18,000 – £26,000 | 510 |
| 5 years after | £27,500 | £23,000 – £33,500 | 525 |
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 8.0 out of 10: NSS 81.4% · continued 78%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
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 Northumbria University
3,537 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 Northumbria at Newcastle from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £21,500 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). 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 Northumbria at Newcastle’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 Northumbria at Newcastle and gov.uk before you apply.
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