Sport and Exercise Science BSc

Our degree in Sport and Exercise Science is full-time with the option to undertake a work placement or study abroad before your final year so that you can put your knowledge and skills into practice. 

What A-levels do you need for a Sport and Exercise Science degree?

Students can enter this course using UCAS Tariff points from any A-Level or BTEC, however we recommend studying subjects such as Physical Education, Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Mathematics to help with your understanding of the degree.

Why choose Northumbria to study Sport and Exercise Science?

• Sport Science at Northumbria is ranked top 20 in the UK (Times Good University Guide, 2025).
• Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria is ranked 5th for research power in the UK (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 21 places compared to 2014 – the largest rise in the sector.
• Northumbria has a long and successful history of professional accreditation for its courses. This course has been endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).