BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor's degree at the University of Suffolk
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at University of Suffolk. You'll develop understanding across core theory, research methods and applied practice, with the flexibility to tailor your learning through specialist options and an independent project.
About this course
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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Suffolk. 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 4 modules
- Principles of Psychology and Coaching
Module details
Module explores sport and exercise psychology, including the definition and scope of the discipline, roles of sport and exercise psychologists, psychological challenges in coaching, understanding behaviour through traits and states, external factors influencing performance, and self-regulation strategies for managing behaviour and enhancing performance.
- Principles of Physiology and Nutrition
Module details
Module equips students with principles of exercise physiology and nutrition to understand exercise responses. Content examines energy systems, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and digestive systems, nutrition's role in fuelling exercise and supporting adaptations, protein synthesis regulation, and macronutrient and micronutrient impacts on health and performance.
Assessment: Problem-based learning integrated to deepen understanding of theoretical concepts and demonstrate practical applications of exercise physiology and nutrition
- Foundations of Sports Performance Analysis
Module details
Module explores the theoretical basis of sports performance analysis and investigates valid and consistent measurement and evaluation techniques. Content covers tactical and technical requirements of sports, methods and tools to record, measure and analyse performance in individual and team-based sports, and professional requirements of a performance analyst.
- The Biomechanics of Strength and Conditioning
Module details
Module introduces core principles of sports and exercise biomechanics and their application within strength and conditioning. Explores key concepts such as force, motion, levers, and joint mechanics to understand how the body generates and transfers force during physical training. Develops skills to analyse movement patterns and identify inefficiencies to enhance performance and reduce injury risk.
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
A Sport and Exercise Science degree at University of Suffolk focuses on how the human body performs and adapts. You'll usually begin with foundations in anatomy, exercise physiology and sport psychology, supported by practical coaching experience. In your second year, you'll progress to biomechanics, training physiology and research methods, gaining practical skills in analysing athlete performance and designing training programmes. In your final year, you'll choose specialist pathways such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, rehabilitation, coaching or PE teaching routes, complete an applied placement with teams or schools, and undertake an independent research project. The course integrates classroom learning with hands-on lab work and field application throughout.
Who it's for
You'll suit this course if you're genuinely curious about how the body responds to exercise and training, and want to understand the science behind performance and health. You should be comfortable with both practical work and academic study, including research methods. This programme appeals to those balancing study with other commitments, given its part-time structure, and to anyone aiming for a career where exercise science knowledge is essential, whether in coaching, fitness, clinical settings or sports organisations.
Careers & job market
Across Sport and Exercise Science graduates nationally, 90% are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 62% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Starting salaries typically fall between £22,000 and £30,000 nationally; after five years, graduates earn between £23,375 and £33,000. Graduates work in professional coaching, fitness management, clinical exercise physiology, sport development and related health sectors. These figures come from national graduate outcomes data and do not represent a guaranteed salary.
University & format
University of Suffolk is a university located in Suffolk and founded in 2007. The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science is delivered part-time and taught in English. The course leads to a nationally recognised bachelor's degree. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, its qualifications carry national standing. The university achieved Bronze in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023).
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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
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
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Suffolk →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.
- 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.
University of Suffolk
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 University of Suffolk
1,566 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 University of Suffolk from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £27,295 / 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 University of Suffolk’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 University of Suffolk and gov.uk before you apply.
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