Course summary
Endorsed by the British Association for Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) - the professional body for sport and exercise science; this Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) course will equip you with the skills to become a health sports professional, helping leading sports people to achieve their goals, or supporting the local community. The course explores the science in sport and exercise, considering how disciplines such as physiology, psychology and biomechanics can be used to improve performance and enhance well-being. And it won’t just be about sport - you'll be looking at different aspects of health and people at opposite ends of the health spectrum. You’ll be trained to respond to the challenges facing society today, such as obesity, by working in professions that encourage and support greater physical activity. We're also in the top 10 for student satisfaction in Sports Science courses (Complete University Guide 2023). This course is taught at our recently expanded £71 million City South Campus complete with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for you to access throughout your learning, such as a fitness suite, biomechanics lab, physiology lab, altitude chamber and nutrition kitchen.
Course details
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences
How to apply
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:
- C600
- Institution code:
- B25
- Campus name:
- City South Campus, Edgbaston
- Campus code:
- E
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Applicants should be aware that qualifications, personal statement, interview and references all form part of the selection criteria for this course.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | overall with no subject below 5.5 |
Applicants who have not received their secondary school education in English will require an overall IELTS score of 6, with no subject below 5.5 If English is studied at GCSE Level but as a second language, IELTs must be completed to qualify for UK L2 requirement.
Unistats information
The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Birmingham City University
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Birmingham
B5 5JU