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

Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year

University of Derby

(4.1)
432 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year course at University of Derby.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

D,D,D

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
EU£16,900 per year
International£16,900 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C604

Here's what University of Derby says about its Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year course.

Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you. Find out more: https://www.derby.ac.uk/sport-and-exercise-science-courses/sport-and-exercise-science-bsc-hons-foundation/

  • This course is available with a Placement Year.

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Life Sciences

Location

Main Site | Derby

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Sport and exercise sciences

Start date

September 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

University of Derby reviews

(4.1)
Based on 432 reviews from University of Derby's students and alumni
5 star
44%
4 star
30%
3 star
16%
2 star
5%
1 star
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The halls and university are really close to the city so getting around is easy, especially with the university buses. The city is definitely a student friendly place with plenty of clubs and late night food places, as well as a variety of shops and other entertainment for those who aren’t into club...

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3rd year

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The university is definitely value for money and so are the halls. There is financial support available for those who need it and the union ensures that you still have fun even if you are on a strict budget by hosting free events on campus.

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The university and halls have a great support system which ensures you get the help you need quickly and from a diverse team of professionals.

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The facilities are very clean and up to standard for our labs and lectures. Any maintenance is quickly sorted as well.

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Forensics is an amazing course to study with a blended mix of lectures and labs, you are sure to have a broad knowledge about every main path of forensics. The staff are very knowledgeable and supportive and the sessions are action-packed and full of useful information. Labs are weekly and are criti...

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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 University of Derby students who took the Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

93%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

97%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

90%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

90%

med

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

85%

med

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

92%

med

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

92%

med

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

87%

med

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

81%

med

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

85%

med

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

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

85%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

96%

high

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

87%

med

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

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

91%

med

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

85%

med

How well organised is your course?

87%

med

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

92%

high

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

91%

med

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

94%

high

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

74%

med

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

87%

med

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

85%

med

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

75%

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?

82%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Derby. These students are taking Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences
Mode of study
Full-time95%Part-time5%
Gender ratio
Female30%Male69%Other2%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Student performance
2:1 or above70%
First year dropout rate15%
Number of students860
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Physical EducationC
BiologyD
PsychologyC
MathematicsE
GeographyC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Derby graduates who took Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

Graduate statistics

75%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

93%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

21%

Therapy professionals

15%

Sports and fitness occupations

13%

Teaching Professionals

9%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Derby graduates who took Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

Earnings

£16.4k

First year after graduation

£23k

Third year after graduation

£26.3k

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 and Exercise Science with Foundation 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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