BSc Sport and Exercise Science
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 76%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 49 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 22%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 8%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- Scotland: 94%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 58%
- Other HE qualification: 41%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme awards endorsement to sport and exercise science degree courses that can demonstrate the requisite mapping of knowledge and skills (totalling 79 competencies) that provide undergraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter into the profession.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £33,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Abertay University do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Abertay University?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. The CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme awards endorsement to sport and exercise science degree courses that can demonstrate the requisite mapping of knowledge and skills (totalling 79 competencies) that provide undergraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter into the profession.
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Abertay University?
76% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.