Program Overview

BSc Sport and Exercise Science (with a Placement Year)

About the Course

This four-year BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree, which includes a placement year, is designed to help students understand human potential in the field of sport and exercise. It covers various aspects, such as exercise physiology, sports psychology, biomechanics, and research methods.

The course focuses on providing students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and practical experience in areas like physiology of exercise, sports biomechanics, and exercise physiology, among others.

A significant component of the program is the placement year, which allows students to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings and build professional networks.

Placement Year

• Aims to provide students with valuable work experience in an organization between their second and final year.
• Helps students develop their job search skills, commercial awareness, and professional skills.

Support and Resources

• The Employability Service and Careers Teams provide assistance in finding and applying for available placement opportunities.
• The option to transfer to the three-year version of the degree if a placement cannot be secured.

Entry Requirements

• UCAS Points:
  • Standard Offer: 120 points
  • Contextual Offer: 96 points
• GCSE Requirements:
  • Grade 4/C in English, Mathematics, and Science.
• A-Levels:
  • One science-related subject is preferred.

Personal Statement Support

• Students can use an online builder to create their UCAS personal statement and receive a copy for future reference.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition Fees:
  • Home Students: £9,535 per annum
  • International Students: £17,100 per annum (£1,200 during the placement year)
• Additional Costs:
  • Additional costs for optional modules or projects
  • Living expenses

Scholarships and Bursaries

• St Mary's University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to undergraduate students.

Course Content and Assessment

• Modules are taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and workshops.
• Assessments include essays, poster presentations, web-based assessments, oral presentations, practical, and written exams.
• Teaching Methods: Face-to-face, on-campus delivery
• Contact Time: 20%
• Independent Study: 80%

Career Opportunities

• The program develops transferable skills such as communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.
• Examples of job roles for graduates include:
  • Exercise physiologists
  • Sports development officers
  • Sports psychologists
  • Health physiologists
  • Graduate training schemes (including those unrelated to sports)