18Jan
UndergraduateUniversity of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Are you passionate about sport and fascinated by the science behind it? Are you driven to make a difference through sport and exercise? From boosting the performance of elite athletes to improving the quality of day-to-day life for the elderly, studying the Sport and Exercise Science BSc at Kent gives you the knowledge and experience needed to apply these skills in a fast-paced field. Our Year in Industry option gives you the chance to develop hands-on experience working in a professional environment and gain a competitive edge for future employment after you graduate. Our lecturers have vast research and applied experience in sports and exercise training, physiology, nutrition, biomechanics and psychology. Working with experts ensures you gain a good mix of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, in our first-class facilities and in the local community. We offer module options and placement opportunities which allow you to specialise and work towards your career goals and increase your employability. Reasons to study Sport and Exercise Science at Kent
- Our excellent facilities enhance your learning experience with hands-on practice in our laboratories and custom-built teaching spaces. Our public clinics provide the opportunity for applied real-world experience supporting athletes and the public.
- Our lecturers have top-level experience in their fields, having worked with the England Football team and Olympians, Science in Sport and Team Sky, as well as links with sports clubs and companies, the NHS and many sporting bodies.
- Canterbury campus is home to an outstanding sports centre and gym, outdoor pitches, indoor and outdoor tennis and netball courts and plenty of green space as well as more than 60 extra-curricular sports clubs.
- The programme is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)
- If you are already competing at county level or equivalent (at least), you can apply for a sports scholarship from the University.
- Sports Science at Kent scored 88% overall in The Complete University Guide 2023.
Modules
Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Introduction to Sport & Exercise Nutrition Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology Anatomy and Biomechanics of Movement Research in Sport and Exercise Sciences Sports Academic Advising and Skills Development I Year 2 Compulsory modules currrently include: Applied Exercise Physiology Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology Research Methods, Design and Planning Applied Sport and Exercise Biomechanics Optional modules may include: Performance Analysis in Sport Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition Life course variability in sport and physical activity Movement as Medicine Year in Industry Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Dissertation Optional modules may include: Advances in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics Physiological limitations to performance Sport and Exercise Psychology in Practice Exercise for Clinical Populations Applied Performance Analysis Industry placement Advances in Athlete Support Strength & Conditioning Applied Strength and Conditioning
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- C612
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Canterbury campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - BBC - BCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
English language requirements
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
Please visit our website for further information:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £22700 | Year 1 |
| International | £22700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.
Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation.
Full-time fees for 2024/25 for international students are £22,700 for laboratory programmes and £18,600 for non-laboratory programmes
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Course contact details
Visit our course pageAdmissions Contact
01227 768896
01227 827077