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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C600
Sport and Exercise Science
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree is accredited by the industry’s professional body, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences [BASES] and focuses on the scientific basis of performance in sport and participation in physical activity and exercise. To fulfil BASES requirements Sport and Exercise Science students will follow a dedicated pathway throughout the three levels that focuses on gaining an understanding of the core sport and exercise disciplines of physiology, biomechanics and psychology as well as exploring the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary aspe... International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Exercise Physiology Fundamentals
Biomechanics of Human Movement
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Research Methods in Sport Science
Strength and Conditioning Principles
Sports Nutrition and Dietary Assessment
Applied Exercise Prescription and Testing
Sport and Exercise Science Project
UCAS Code:C600
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BB 120 - 128 points to normally include BB (Including Science) - dependent on overall academic profile, sporting profile and strength of personal statement. |
| International Baccalaureate | 0 points Overall Pass to include 1xH6 in Science/PE and 1xH5 |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,500 | £22,500 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £28,000 | £33,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
84%Learning resources
87%Student voice
71%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
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