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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Sports Therapy (with placement year)
Anglia Ruskin University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sports Therapy (with placement year) course at Anglia Ruskin University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
112
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Must include a pass in Psychology, Physical Education, Sports Studies or a Science subject at A level or equivalent level.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C605
Here's what Anglia Ruskin University says about its Sports Therapy (with placement year) course.
Train to become a sports therapist, using evidence-based practice to bring people back to optimal levels of fitness and performance.
Our highly practical, Society of Sports Therapists accredited course covers injury identification, rehabilitation techniques and exercise science. It will give you the skills to work with a range of individuals, from professional athletes to the general public, and graduate ready to work as a professional sports therapist.
Based in our specialist clinic and CASES accredited labs, you’ll learn about pitch-side first-aid, sport massage, injury rehabilitation, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning training, and more.
We welcome talented athletes and offer financial support through our Sport Scholarship.
Why ARU?
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Study on a leading Sports Science course – ranked 17th in the World (Shanghai Rankings 2023) and fourth in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2022-24).
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Learn from highly skilled lecturers with hands-on experience working as sport therapists.
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Develop essential skills and experience in our public-facing Sport Therapy Clinic.
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Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs, developed with employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
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Learn with experts – 100% of our Sport Science research is recognised as internationally significant in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
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We’re Cambridge United Football Club’s Official Education Partner, which supports opportunities such as work experience at the club or volunteering with the Cambridge United Foundation.
Source: Anglia Ruskin University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Sciences
Location
Cambridge Campus | Cambridge
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sports therapy
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1: Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 1 (30 credits) Foundation Skills in Sport and Exercise Therapy (30 credits) Anatomy and Joint Assessment for Sports Therapists (30 credits) Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 2 (30 credits) Professional Development - Level 4 Into ARU CIMSPA Level 2 Gym Instructor (0 credits)
Year 2: Physiological Profiling for Strength and Power (15 credits) Functional Rehabilitation - SST (15 credits) Applied Sports Therapy (30 credits) Applied Research Skills (15 credits) Physiological Profiling for Endurance (15 credits) Strength and Conditioning (15 credits) Professional Development - Level 5 Ruskin Module (15 credits) CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Trainer (0 credits)
Year 3: Work Placement - Psychology and Sport Sciences
Year 4: Rehabilitation for Performance - SST (15 credits) Contemporary Issues for Sport and Exercise Therapy Practice (30 credits) Professional Practice in Sport Therapy (30 credits) Undergraduate Research Project (30 credits) Advanced Strength and Conditioning (15 credits)
How you will be assessed
Through lectures and practical sessions, you’ll gain skills in assessment, recognition, diagnosis, treatment, management and rehabilitation; and learn to create sport-specific exercise programmes.
You’ll also look at data collection and interpretation; sports coaching; strength and conditioning; and the considerations involved when working with different populations – whether that’s professional athletes, or other groups such as older or younger people.
Anglia Ruskin University student reviews
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3rd year
Paramedic science
4 months ago
The SU are actually really supportive and easy to use.
3rd year
Paramedic science
4 months ago
There isnt a massive university life.
3rd year
Paramedic science
4 months ago
Feels expensive for the amount of face to face sessions you get.
3rd year
Paramedic science
4 months ago
The general university facilities are decent, the course specific ones are dissapointing
3rd year
Paramedic science
4 months ago
If i could do it again I would not go here. The course has been extremely poorly managed and the staff have treated us like guinea pigs trialling new modules. There seems to be a reasonable staff turnover. We have had consistent issues with course leaders not talking to each other resulting in vastl...
3rd year
Paramedic science
4 months ago
The university is alright, nothing special. The facilities are decent, the library is easy to use and work in.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Anglia Ruskin University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Anglia Ruskin University students who took the Sports Therapy (with placement year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
med
Teaching on my course
93%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
95%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
med
Assessment and feedback
90%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
88%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
med
Academic support
89%
low
Academic support
89%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
90%
med
Organisation and management
90%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
91%
med
How well organised is your course?
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
88%
med
Student voice
88%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
83%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Anglia Ruskin University. These students are taking Sports Therapy (with placement year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Physical Education | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Business Studies | D | |||||
| Chemistry | U | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Anglia Ruskin University graduates who took Sports Therapy (with placement year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Sports and fitness occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Sales occupations
10%
Therapy professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Anglia Ruskin University graduates who took Sports Therapy (with placement year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.3k
First year after graduation
£26.1k
Third year after graduation
£27.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Sports Therapy (with placement year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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