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Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science taught in the School of Psychology on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Sport and Exercise Science to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Fundamentals of Psychology
- Energetics of Exercise. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Exercise physiologist
- Performance analyst
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Personal trainer
- Sport development officer
- PE teacher
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Academic and Professional Skills
- Fundamentals of Psychology
- Energetics of Exercise
- Introduction to Research. Final-year core: SER UG Project
- Exercise & Health Intervention Strategies. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school leaving qualifications set per programme
- For example A-Levels BBC
- Highers ABBB or IB 28 points for Computer Science
- The minimum offer is shown on each programme page and may be higher for popular courses. Strong A-Level or IB applicants can take a 3-year route with direct entry to Year 2. Subject requirements apply for some programmes.
- Varies by programme (standard entry
- Sept 2027): e.g. A-Levels BBC and IB 28-29 points (Computer Science
- Accountancy
- Economics)
- Highers ABBB-AABB
- No GPA published.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school leaving qualifications (A-Levels, IB, Highers, BTEC or country equivalents, 3-year option with direct entry to Year 2 for strong A-Level/IB applicants), Subject requirements (e.g. Maths) vary.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 63
- Cambridge 169
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for entry requirements and the September 2027 start. The 2027 overseas deadline is not yet published (2026 entry closed to overseas applicants on 17 August 2026). Apply through UCAS
- Or directly online if applying from overseas. No application fee is published for direct applications. Upload your transcript
- Passport copy and English evidence. Some programmes
- Such as sign language or design
- May invite you to interview or request a portfolio. Accept your offer. Overseas self-funded students pay an advance instalment of fees. Request your CAS
- Then apply for the student visa showing tuition plus maintenance (up to 10
- 539 GBP).
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £22,040 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Edinburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty or school requires confirmation |
| Department | Department of Sport and Exercise Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 240 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £22,040 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 63, Cambridge 169, Duolingo 120.