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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Sport & Exercise Science

Edge Hill University

(4.2)
91 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport & Exercise Science course at Edge Hill University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,C,C

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
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

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C602

Here's what Edge Hill University says about its Sport & Exercise Science course.

Discover the science behind sport and exercise. Support practical action with solid theory, build your subject knowledge and learn how to develop a variety of training programmes. Join this degree, endorsed by BASES, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Could you be training the next generation of Olympians? Want to support athletes to do their best? Endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, this degree covers the scientific principles that underpin sport and exercise performance. We’ll guide you through biomechanics, physiology and psychology.

Through your time on our sport and exercise science degree, you’ll understand why professional practice is key. This programme is multidisciplinary with plenty of opportunities to apply theory with practical exercises.

During your time with us you’ll make use of our outstanding facilities. See the theory in practice in our laboratories dedicated to physiology, biomechanics, psychology, strength & conditioning, functional rehabilitation and more. You’ll also have the chance to take your newly developed scientific skills into the field, utilising on-site facilities like sports halls, pitches, athletics track and swimming pool.

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Sport and Physical Activity

Location

Ormskirk (Main Campus) | Ormskirk

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Sport and exercise sciences

Start date

September 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

Please visit our website for information on available modules.

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed through essays, projects and lab reports, critical analysis of papers, poster presentations, oral presentations, delivering practical workshop sessions and independent research. We use formal written examinations from time to time but they never account for more than 50% of the marks for any module.

Edge Hill University reviews

(4.2)
Based on 91 reviews from Edge Hill University's students and alumni
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3 star
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2nd year student

The SU website is very confusing.

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2nd year student

Campus is always clean and tidy, it feels quite safe. The SU club is enjoyable and fun to go on a night out. Ormskirk has a lot to offer in terms of fun and activities.

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1 year ago

2nd year student

Accommodation costs are ridiculous, the rooms are very small. I have contacted finance support and they were very rude to me because I had spent my entire student loan. The shop is way too expensive for groceries.

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2nd year student

Inclusion helped me when I needed extra support during a difficult time at uni.

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2nd year student

The gym is really accessible, it is a good price. The library is very big so you can always get a spot, it is always clean and a nice environment.

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2nd year student

It is very interesting. The teachers take time to get to know you and teach you the course content. They give feedback on all essays and you can meet with them to discuss feedback and how to improve.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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 Edge Hill University students who took the Sport & Exercise Science course - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

90%

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

84%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

88%

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

90%

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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

84%

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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

82%

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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

86%

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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

85%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

87%

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

85%

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

86%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

74%

low

How well organised is your course?

77%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

96%

high

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?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

71%

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

83%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

79%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

76%

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Student information

See who's studying at Edge Hill University. These students are taking Sport & Exercise Science or another course from the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female41%Male59%
Where students come from
UK100%
Student performance
2:1 or above59%
First year dropout rate9%
Number of students800
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Physical EducationB
PsychologyC
BiologyC
GeographyB
Business StudiesB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Edge Hill University graduates who took Sport & Exercise Science - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

Graduate statistics

63%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

94%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

28%

Teaching Professionals

11%

Sports and fitness occupations

10%

Therapy professionals

6%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Edge Hill University graduates who took Sport & Exercise Science - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

Earnings

£16.8k

First year after graduation

£22.3k

Third year after graduation

£23.7k

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 Sport & Exercise Science.

Source: LEO

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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