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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: BC96

Sports and Exercise Therapy

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of South Wales, the BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. A Graduate Sports Therapist is a muscloskeletal clinician with expertise in the sports and exercise environment. Aimed at students with an interest in working with sports and exercise injuries, this course will teach you to assess, diagnose, treat, rehabilitate and prevent injuries to the musculoskeletal system. As an accredited degree, graduates are entitled to full professional membership of the Society of Sports Therapists. 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, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
Soft Tissue Therapy Techniques
Spinal and Peripheral Joint Injuries
Rehabilitation and Exercise Prescription
Sports Injury Clinic Practice
Research Methods and Dissertation
Professional Practice and Ethics
UCAS Code:BC96
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 per annum. Part-time fees are per 20 credits. Fees shown are for 2026-2027 entry

📊 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

66%Working
7%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
64%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
76%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Sports and Exercise Therapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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