Sport And Exercise Science Bsc (Hons)

University of Brighton

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Bachelors Degrees

Qualification

3 Years

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$17876

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This accredited course is one of the longest running sport science degrees in the UK, offering opportunities to specialise and graduate with an award that best meets your career aspirations. With accredited laboratories and small class teaching, you'll gain expert knowledge of the effects of sport and exercise on the human body and have plenty of hands-on opportunities to improve your lab skills. You'll work on consultancy projects, solving real problems and in your final year you can choose a period of professional experience with one of our partner sports organisations. You'll also benefit from access to staff who are world leaders in sport research, such as Professor Yannis Pitsiladis, one of the scientists for the World Anti-Doping Agency, and Dr Gary Brickley, coach for Great Britain’s Paralympic cycling team. Graduate Destinations A degree in sport and exercise science will open up opportunities in sports governing bodies, health promotion, teaching, professional sport, medical sales and paramedical training. You will also be well prepared for postgraduate study and research. Some of the roles that our graduates have secured include: technical director for the English Institute of Sport head of physiology for the English Institute of Sport national development manager for England Netball sport psychologist for British Rowing Olympic sports physiologist for BBC Born to Win applied physiologist for Canadian Olympic Team altitude physiologist for British Athletes sports physiologist for British Rowing physiotherapist at Norwich City FC endurance physiologist for British Athletics research fellow for the Ministry of Defence research fellow on Xtreme Everest Expedition strength and conditioning coaches at elite teams including Arsenal FC and Leicester Tigers RFC, and the English Institute of Sport.

3 Years - Full time

Fee

£13,842.00 (US$ 17,876) per year£13842 Per year This is a provisional fee yet to be approved Please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4AT, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

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The University of Brighton is a public university spread across four campuses in Brighton and Eastbourne in the UK, offering over 200 programmes in subjects ranging from illustration to engineering. The University holds many accolades, including the TEF Silver Award, which recognises its high-quality teaching.
Throughout their time at the institution, students have the chance to undertake work placements on their course to gain practical experience in the industry of their choice. This has resulted in 94.4% of graduates going on to find work within six months of graduating (DLHE). Students also benefit from a dedicated careers service, which offers everything from one-to-one guidance with an advisor, to help with writing a stand-out CV and cover letter.
There are over 60 sports clubs and more than 100 student societies on offer at the University, and students are encouraged to get involved in some to meet new friends, pursue their interests and gain a new skill for their CV. There is also the option of starting their own society.
It is important to the institution that all students feel happy and safe during their time learning, and are well looked after with a range of support services. These include a confidential counselling team, LGBTQ+ support, access to study tutors, information on health and wellbeing and a dedicated service for those with a disability or special need.
During their degree, students can apply to study abroad at an exchange university. This is an ideal way for them to learn about a new culture, experience life in another country and gain confidence while facing new challenges.

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