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

Mathematics and Sport Science (with placement year)

Loughborough University

(4.1)
288 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mathematics and Sport Science (with placement year) course at Loughborough University.

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Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£29,750 per year
International£29,750 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: GC16

Here's what Loughborough University says about its Mathematics and Sport Science (with placement year) course.

Deepen your understanding of mathematics, the human body and how mathematics connects with physical applications with BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Sport Science - at the world's number one university for sports-related subjects.

Our BSc Mathematics and Sport Science degree is equally divided between mathematics and sport science - disciplines that complement each other and a combination not available in many other institutions. It is taught in collaboration with the internationally renowned School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, which is currently ranked 1st in the world for sports-related studies in the prestigious QS World University Rankings.

Over the course you will build a solid foundation in the essential areas of both mathematics and sports science. As you progress through our BSc Mathematics and Sport Science degree, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor the course to suit your interest by selecting from a range of optional mathematics modules.

Source: Loughborough University

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Mathematical Sciences

Location

Main Site | Loughborough

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Mathematics

• Sport and exercise sciences

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.

How you will be assessed

A variety of assessment methods are used for this course.

Depending on the nature of the material, some modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework and examination (for example 25% coursework and 75% examination), whilst other modules are assessed 100% by coursework or 100% by examination.

Loughborough University student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 288 reviews from Loughborough University's students and alumni
5 star
43%
4 star
33%
3 star
16%
2 star
5%
1 star
4%
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1st year student

Wide variety of clubs and societies to chose from allowing all to get involved.rnBars and clubs are brilliant rncampaigns and representation of student issues regonised all the time through posters,events,marches,etc.

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1 year ago

1st year student

Campus life both in the daytim and evening is very vibrant and provides an excellent atmosphere.Loads of events and activities each day to get involved in for cheap/no cost.rnrnLoughborough town life is relatively good with various shops as well as places for a night-out.rnrn

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1 year ago

1st year student

Cost of living- Free cereal,tea and coffee weekdays in the morning help reduce living costsrnAccomadation costs affordable,wide range of different accommodation to suit different budgets.

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1 year ago

1st year student

Wellbeing and Mental health support- Very beneficial in helping me achieve success to help manage my difficulties and challenges. rn

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1 year ago

1st year student

University accomadation is brillant A wide choice of halls to chose from both self-catered and catered. Libary is open from 8am till 2am and 24/7 during exam season making it accessible to all regardless of other commitments Other campus based facilities such as university chaplaincy,gyms,stadium,sw...

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1st year student

My course is very niche however it provides all the fundamentals to become a sports engineer, timetable is very well organised, quality of teaching is top tier along with review reocrdings to relisten to lectures if needed. Wide variety of modules including ergonomics,CAD,biomechanics,Materierals en...

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1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Loughborough University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Mathematics and Sport Science (with placement year) course at Loughborough University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Sport and exercise sciences
Mathematics

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

83%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

med

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

83%

med

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

88%

med

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

77%

low

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

84%

med

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

82%

med

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

74%

low

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

77%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

60%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

88%

med

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

74%

low

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

91%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

low

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

89%

med

How well organised is your course?

93%

med

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

84%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

med

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

65%

low

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

82%

low

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

81%

low

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

77%

med

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

87%

low

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

89%

high

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

70%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

93%

med

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

88%

high

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

90%

med

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

78%

med

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

82%

med

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

86%

med

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

74%

low

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

87%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

61%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

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

74%

med

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

95%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

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

87%

med

How well organised is your course?

89%

med

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

87%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

88%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

95%

med

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

71%

med

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

88%

med

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

80%

med

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

73%

med

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

90%

med

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

91%

high

Student information

The Mathematics and Sport Science (with placement year) course at Loughborough University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Mathematics
Sport and exercise sciences
Mode of study
Full-time96%Part-time4%
Gender ratio
Female27%Male73%
Where students come from
International7%UK93%
Student performance
2:1 or above78%
Number of students680
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
Further MathematicsB
PhysicsB
ChemistryA
BiologyA
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female39%Male61%
Where students come from
International17%UK83%
Student performance
2:1 or above77%
Number of students1,780
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Physical EducationA
BiologyA
MathematicsA
PsychologyA
GeographyA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Mathematics and Sport Science (with placement year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Loughborough University graduates across each of those subject areas.

Mathematical sciences
Sport and exercise sciences
Mathematics

Graduate statistics

82%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

94%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

38%

Finance Professionals

11%

Business and public service associate professionals

11%

Information Technology Professionals

8%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics

77%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

92%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

14%

Sports and fitness occupations

14%

Teaching Professionals

8%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics

82%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

94%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

39%

Finance Professionals

11%

Business and public service associate professionals

11%

Information Technology Professionals

8%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Mathematics and Sport Science (with placement year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Loughborough University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Sport and exercise sciences
Mathematical sciences

Earnings

£25.2k

First year after graduation

£29.2k

Third year after graduation

£36.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£30.3k

First year after graduation

£36.1k

Third year after graduation

£43.8k

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 Mathematics and Sport Science (with placement year).

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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