Program Overview

Foundation Year Science and Engineering degrees with a foundation year (Sport and Exercise Sciences route)

Overview

The Manchester Met Institute of Sport has a reputation for academic excellence and you’ll learn from research-active staff working at the forefront of their specialist fields – well placed to support and guide you as you discover yours.

Course Information

The foundation year provides a route onto a degree if you don't have the qualifications or have not studied advanced level subjects sufficiently related to your course of choice.

After successful completion of the foundation year in sport and exercise sciences, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees:

• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
• BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Development
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 72-80 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: 5.5 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
• UK students:
  • Level 3 qualifications: 72-80 UCAS tariff points
  • Level 2 qualifications: GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics
• International students:
  • IB Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 24 or minimum 72 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects
  • IELTS: 5.5 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation
• Graduate Outcomes survey 2021/22 leavers, HESA data
• Through our Careers Service, you will be supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life, including starting your own business

Course Structure

• Year 1:
  • Core modules:
    • Studying for Success
    • Statistical Methods and Analysis
    • Community Sport and Exercise Science
    • Foundations of Coaching and Performance
  • Study: 30% scheduled; 70% independent
  • Assessment: 100% coursework

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• Teaching Excellence Framework: We have received an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), meaning we're rated as an outstanding university for our student experience

Related Courses

• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
• BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science
• BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Development

Programme Review

Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.