Overview

The Sports and Exercise Science with Foundation Year (Hons) degree from University College Birmingham is ideal for students who want to understand how the body responds to exercise, how to optimise performance, and how movement, health, and behaviour interact. Whether you aspire to work with athletes, support community health, or explore the science behind physical activity, this course offers a strong and versatile foundation.

It is suited to those who enjoy science-based learning, problem-solving, practical application, and working with people in performance, health, or rehabilitation contexts.

Career opportunities

Some roles below may require further study/training. The roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Sport and exercise scientist

Physical activity specialist

Sports development officer

Health and wellbeing/sports development officer

Community sports coach

Personal trainer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Functional Anatomy and Movement Analysis

Integrative Physiology, Exercise & Nutrition

Physical Activity, Health and Society

Applied Coaching Science

Digital Data Skills and AI in Sport and Health

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 553 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: Grade profile of DD in any subject combination.

T-levels: T-level graded pass with a core component profile less than C.

BTEC: Grade profile of PPP from any subject. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry to University College Birmingham. A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 48 UCAS Tariff points.

Non-tariff: Non-UCAS Tariff-based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

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Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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