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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Sciences
University of Roehampton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport and Exercise Sciences course at University of Roehampton.
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UCAS Tariff
112
2017 A level requirement including one Science subject, PE, or Psychology. GCSE requirement: English Language and Maths, Grade C
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Roehampton. These students are taking Sport and Exercise Sciences or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | D |
| Biology | E |
| Business Studies | D |
| Geography | B |
| Physical Education | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C602
Here's what University of Roehampton says about its Sport and Exercise Sciences course.
About the course
BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences equips you to understand and apply the science of the human body to improve health, wellbeing and performance. Ranked 1st for Learning Opportunities and Resources and Academic Support (National Student Survey 2024) and Top 5 in London for Sports Science (Guardian University Guide 2024), the programme combines scientific knowledge with practical, career-focused experience.
You will explore how exercise, movement and psychological principles enhance elite sport performance, support injury prevention and rehabilitation, and promote lifelong health and fitness.
The programme is accredited by CIMSPA and endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES), ensuring evidence-based training aligned with national industry standards. You will qualify as a Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer, strengthening your employability before you graduate.
What you’ll study
You will build expertise in physiology, biomechanics and sport psychology, alongside research methods, data analysis and critical evaluation.
Modules may include:
• Professional Skills for Success
• Biomechanics of Human Movement
• Fundamentals of Life Sciences
• Sport and Exercise Psychology: Core Concepts
Across the degree, you will apply scientific principles to real-world contexts in health, fitness and sport.
How you’ll learn
You will follow a practical, hands-on programme that blends lectures, laboratory sessions, problem-based learning and case studies.
You will design, evaluate and monitor exercise programmes, working independently and collaboratively to solve applied performance and health challenges.
Learning mirrors professional environments, helping you develop confidence as a practitioner working with athletes, clients and multidisciplinary teams.
How you’ll be assessed
Assessment methods include online tests, exams, laboratory reports, presentations, essays and research projects.
In your final year, you will complete an independent research dissertation, allowing you to generate new knowledge in sport and exercise science.
Future opportunities
Graduates progress into careers in:
• Health and fitness
• Performance analysis
• Rehabilitation and strength and conditioning
• Teaching and coaching
• Sport and exercise consultancy
You may also continue into postgraduate study, including MSc, MRes, PGCE or PhD programmes.
Facilities
Based at Whitelands College next to Richmond Park, you will access specialist sport science facilities including:
• Walk-in Environmental Chamber
• Human Physiology Laboratories
• Advanced Optical Motion Analysis Systems (Vicon and Peak Motus)
• Kistler Force Plates
• Motion Tracking Sensors
These facilities support hands-on learning and advanced research used by professional athletes and practitioners.
Source: University of Roehampton
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Life Sciences
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sport and exercise sciences
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £16,950 per year (provisional) |
| International | £16,950 per year (provisional) |
University of Roehampton student reviews
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1st year
Applied biology
7 months ago
decent. Gets me to the career im interested in even if I don’t find the modules that interesting.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Roehampton
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 Roehampton students who took the Sport and Exercise Sciences course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
94%
med
Teaching on my course
94%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
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?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
low
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
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?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
92%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
92%
high
Academic support
92%
med
Academic support
92%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
92%
med
Learning resources
95%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
95%
high
Student voice
95%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
85%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
91%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
100%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Roehampton graduates who took Sport and Exercise Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£25.9k
Third year after graduation
£31.4k
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 Sciences.
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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