BSc Sport and Exercise Science
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 25%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 87%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £29,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Sunderland do next?
100% 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 University of Sunderland?
80% 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 University of Sunderland?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Sunderland 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 University of Sunderland 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 University of Sunderland?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.