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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C600

Sport and Exercise Science

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at University of South Wales. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. This respected Sport and Exercise Science degree has a high employability rate and offers many varied career options for graduates, from teaching and coaching to strength and conditioning and research. You will learn which physiological, biomechanical and psychological factors govern elite performance. You will also consider the effect of exercise on human health, physical activity and disease. International tuition fees are £16,200 per year, 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 100% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Exercise Physiology
Human Anatomy and Biomechanics
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Nutrition and Metabolism
Strength and Conditioning Principles
Physical Activity and Health
Environmental Physiology
Research Methods and Statistics
UCAS Code:C600
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

to include A Levels in Science, Mathematics, PE or Psychology but to exclude General Studies

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,200

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,000£21,000£25,000
5 years£21,000£25,500£30,500

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▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

78%Working
5%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
100%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of South Wales

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

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