BSc Sports Therapy (Including Placement Year)
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 70%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- 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 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 52%
- London: 26%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Therapy (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £37,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sports Therapy (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sports Therapy (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Sports Therapy (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sports Therapy (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
Does BSc Sports Therapy (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Sports Therapy (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.