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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CX63

Sport and Exercise Science

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£32,000Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough University. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Sport and exercise scientists are in increasing demand given the drive of professional athletes to maximise their potential and the efforts of health officials to encourage participation in exercise and physical activity. Our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree offers you the opportunity to study at the world's number 1 university for sport-related subjects. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of Sport and Exercise Sciences and gain a scientific appreciation of the disciplines that underpin them including: physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, motor control and psychology. International tuition fees are £32,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Exercise Physiology
Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Biochemistry of Athletic Performance
Research Methods in Sport Science
Motor Control and Motor Learning
Nutrition and Energy Systems
Applied Sport and Exercise Science Project
UCAS Code:CX63
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA - AAA

A*AA - AAA including two of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Physical Education.

International Baccalaureate

37 - 38 points

38 - 37 (7,6,6 - 6,6,6 HL) to include two of the following subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Sport, Exercise and Health Science

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£96,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£29,000£32,000
3 years£22,500£26,500£35,000
5 years£27,000£33,500£45,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 34% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

53%Working
14%Studying
25%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
80%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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
76%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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Merit

Elite Sport bursary

Loughborough University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

International Excellence Scholarships

Loughborough University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Sanctuary Scholarships

Loughborough University · Undergraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Loughborough University

Loughborough University offers Sport and Exercise Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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