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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: FSSP

Sports Performance

Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth, England
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1 yearDuration
£15,200Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the FdSc Sports Performance at Plymouth Marjon University. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The overarching purpose of the programme is to expose the students to contemporary training methodologies in the applied sciences to understand the high-performance sport landscape. In addition, students will be equipped with a number of lifelong skills to navigate the digital world they are confronted are to embed wellbeing and resilience. The students will understand the high-performance landscape through exposure to inter and multi-disciplinary team approaches. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Sports Science
Exercise Physiology and Training
Strength and Conditioning Principles
Sports Performance Analysis
Nutrition for Athletic Performance
Psychology of High Performance
Sports Injury Prevention and Management
Digital Skills and Professional Development
UCAS Code:FSSP
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDE

A level entry requirement. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma MPP-MMM, Access to HE Diploma accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff, T-Level: Pass (D or E) also accepted. GCSE English Grade C/4 or above required.

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£15,200

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Plymouth Marjon University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£23,000£29,000
3 years£16,000£21,000£25,000
5 years£21,000£26,000£31,000

UK subject average: £22,000 — 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
£21,000
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 18% above UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£22,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

80%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
100%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
90%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
73%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

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£4,000scholarship value
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About Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth Marjon University offers Sports Performance as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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