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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

MUMiddlesex University London · London

The Sport and Exercise Science BSc Honours at Middlesex University London is designed for students passionate about enhancing athlete performance and reducing injury risk. This programme combines academic rigour with ext…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

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Course Overview

The Sport and Exercise Science BSc Honours at Middlesex University London is designed for students passionate about enhancing athlete performance and reducing injury risk. This programme combines academic rigour with extensive hands-on experience, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for professional roles in the sports, fitness, and health sectors. Students will explore core disciplines including physiology, psychology, and biomechanics, while benefiting from the institution's world-class facilities at StoneX Stadium. The course is available as a 3-year full-time programme or a 6-year part-time option. A key feature of the degree is the mandatory 50-hour work placement, which allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world environments such as professional sports clubs. An optional sandwich placement year is also available to further enhance industry experience and employability. With small class sizes and expert faculty, students receive personalised support throughout their studies. This course provides a robust foundation for those aiming to excel in high-performance sport, health promotion, or further postgraduate research.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

80-96 UCAS Points including GCSE: Grade 4/C in English, mathematics and either science or PE A-Level: BB-BBE including a C or above in a Science subject or PE BTEC: MMP at BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in related field; DD at BTEC Level 3 Diploma in related subject

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sections)

Grade 4/C in English

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Academic Skills30 Credits Credits
Athletic Training & Conditioning30 Credits Credits
Sport Science Fundamentals30 Credits Credits
Principles of Performance Analysis & Coaching30 Credits Credits

Year 2

Sport Analytics & Psychology30 Credits Credits
Physiology & Biomechanics30 Credits Credits
Research Methods30 Credits Credits
Specialist Environments30 Credits Credits

Year 3 (Optional Placement)

Placement Year120 Credits Credits

Final Year

Integrative Physiology & Biomechanics30 Credits Credits
Human Performance30 Credits Credits
Work-Based Practice & Employability30 Credits Credits
Dissertation30 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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