A 3-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Hatfield.

Study abroad⁠106 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£17,970/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration3 years⁠

✓ 2 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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About this programme

Year one is a biological base: Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Principles of Biomechanics, Motor Control and Learning, Exercise Prescription and Fitness Testing, and a 30-credit Principles of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition.⁠ Year two adds Physiology of Training, Sport and Performance Nutrition and Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology, plus Research Design, with options such as Performance Analysis in Sport and Clinical Biomechanics.⁠ In year three a 30-credit Applied Independent Sports Research Project is core, and options include Strength and Conditioning, Exercise as Medicine and a Work Experience module.⁠

The BSc (Hons) has 360 credits at level 6 and is delivered in English at Hatfield, as a 3-year full-time degree, a 6-year part-time one, or a sandwich course with a placement.⁠ A study abroad option is available, and the full-time intake starts on 20 September 2027.⁠ English proof is IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.⁠ International and EU students pay £17,450 per year in 2026/27 and £17,970 per year in 2027/28.⁠

What you will study

27 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

4 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

Society, ethics and law all the way

Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsBusiness and managementSociety, ethics and lawLanguages and communicationResearch methodsInternshipFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Specialist subjects
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Internship
  • Free electives
What are all the subjects?

All 27 modules

Year 1 · 7 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Semester B15
· Semester A15
· Semester A15
· Semester A15
· Semester AB30
· Semester B15
· Semester B15

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Year 2 · 9 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester ABCore30
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester AOptional15

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Year 3 · 11 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester ABCore30
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15

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The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits360 UK CATS · Fheq level: 6⁠
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
  • ModePart time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
Internship
  • Work placement yearOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Semester abroad
  • OptionalYes⁠
  • AvailableYes⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More languages and communication than 5 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeBSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Hertfordshire27
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More research methods than usual

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Research methods
11% here
6% typical
Languages and communication
4% here
1% typical

About the same as typical: specialist subjects, internship, society, ethics and law, thesis, projects and labs, business and management, data and computing.

Which year differs most?

Year 1 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1

More research methods 14% against 0% at most

This programme

Year 3

More business and management 9% against 0% at most

This programme
  • Specialist subjects
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
Same name, same content?

Furthest from University of West London in year 2

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science here and at University of West London. The wider the gap, the less alike the mix of themes that year. Our calculation by module titles.

Year 181% same mix more research methods here
Year 244% same mix more research methods here
Year 364% same mix more business and management here

Left line: this programme. Right line: University of West London.

Where you'll study

Studying in Hatfield

What is the campus like?
City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021
HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year⁠
RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national⁠
FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus)⁠, Gym (de Havilland Campus)⁠, Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories⁠, Sports fields⁠, Studios⁠
FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus)⁠, Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)⁠
SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus)⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠, Transport⁠

The rest of what we hold on Hertfordshire is on its page.

What it costs

At least £17,970 for the first year · EU/EEA

What does the first year cost?

≥ £17,970 first year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£17,970

Not published: application fee and living costs

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (12)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionInternational students2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionUK home students2026/27£9,790 / year
≈ €11,730
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
TuitionInternational students2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
TuitionUK home students2026/27£1,222 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,464
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£2,180 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,612
TuitionInternational students2026/27£2,180 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,612
TuitionUK home students2027/28£1,225 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,468
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£2,246 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,691
TuitionInternational students2027/28£2,246 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,691
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.8
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£17,970
non-EU£17,970

Your passport changes the rate.

Grant

Sport Scholarship Scheme

−£4,000

Chancellor's International Scholarship

−£4,000

Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

Is that expensive?

Among 4 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €21,531

Costs more than 0 of 3 similar programmes. Too few programmes to name a typical price (we need 5).

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 4, cheapest first
And the whole degree?

≈ £53,910

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Next: 20 Sep 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upProgramme starts
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Every date (8 dates)
Sep 2027
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
Sep 2028
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
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What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyText: After successfully completing his degree Gavin began moving up the career ladder, working at many well respected companies such as Coral, BT Sport and currently Norwich City Football Club. Gavin puts a lot of his success down to the degree he studied and the support provided by the university.⁠
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    • Text: Gain work experience: This sport and exercise science degree includes a work experience module in the final year; many local, national, and international employers, such as football and rugby clubs, hospitals other universities will support Herts students with this.⁠
    • Text: Gavin graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with more than a degree; his university experience helped him to gain valuable insight to several disciplines and allowed him to narrow down his career choices.⁠
    • Text: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠
    • Text: He says, 'My degree allowed me to study various disciplines, including coaching, science and business. Having exposure to these different areas helped me understand what I favoured, and it was clear that business (and in particular, marketing) was an area I felt I could forge a career in.'⁠
    • Text: I have found these facilities to be very helpful towards my degree and have not needed anything that the university does not have. Make sure you make the most of these facilities and utilise them. Good luck!!!⁠
    • Text: More than a degree⁠
    • Text: The BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science is also a pre-approved degree* for eligibility to the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist qualification (ACSM-EP) and is also recognised by the NSCA Educational Recognition Programme.⁠
    • Text: This sport and exercise science degree offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a work placement year. It’s a chance to explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts and gain sought after professional skills.⁠
    • Text: This sports science degree will open doors to a range of exciting career options, from working with professional athletes, to becoming a sports coach or teacher, or managing a fitness centre. Our graduates have gone on to work and study in sectors such as education, business and nutrition. The opportunities are endless..⁠
    • Btec: DMM BTEC Sport and Exercise Science or Applied Science Extended Diploma at DMM. BTEC Sport and Exercise Science or Applied Science Extended Diploma at DMM. BTEC Sport Extended Diploma (RQF 2016) at DMM (With merits achieved in the following modules: Anatomy and Physiology and Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being). BTEC Sport Extended Diploma (QCF) at DMM (With merits achieved in the following modules: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport, The Physiology of Fitness and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise). Level 3 OCR CTEC (Cambridge Technical in Sport and Physical Activity) Extended Diploma DMM (With merits achieved in the following modules: Body Systems and the Effects, Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise, Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation). · Offer: 112 · A level: BBCPoints to include at least one science A level preferably Biology and/or PE (acceptable A levels: Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sports Science) · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    • Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠
    +2 more
    • Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠
    • Route: Ucas · UCAS code: C600 · Institution code: H36⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartDate: 20 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
    +7 more
    • Date: 21 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
    • Date: 22 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
    • Date: 22 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
    • Date: 18 Sep 2028 · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 May 2029⁠
    • Date: 21 Sep 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 May 2029⁠
    • Date: 18 Sep 2029 · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2029 · End date: 31 May 2030⁠
    • Date: 18 Sep 2030 · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2030 · End date: 31 May 2031⁠
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6 of 6 similar publish a price

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The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeBSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science HertfordshireSimilarSport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) UELSimilarSport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Portsmouth
Price£17,970 / year · 2027/28£16,500 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28
Duration3 years4 years4 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date20 Sep 2027Not publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

£10,050–£19,500 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€23,364

52% free electives · 13% society, ethics and law

BachelorSemester abroadScholarshipsEnglish

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Sport and Exercise Science, BSc

£9,790–£17,975 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €11,730–€21,537

21% free electives · 17% society, ethics and law

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

West London · LondonUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

£10,050–£17,250 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€20,669

29% free electives · 24% society, ethics and law

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

West London · LondonUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Culinary Industry Management

£10,050–£17,250 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€20,669

35% business and management · 26% free electives

BachelorInternshipPart-timeEnglish
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science is a bachelor's programme in hospitality, tourism and sport at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 27 modules, of which 14 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are free electives (33%), society, ethics and law (15%) and research methods (11%).

It includes an internship and a semester abroad.

How much does BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science cost?

£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £17,970; International students: £17,970). In euros that is ≈ €21,531.

When is the next deadline or start?

20 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

3 years.

Where is it?

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.

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All 18 fields we hold

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Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 20 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 21 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 22 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 22 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 18 Sep 2028 · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 May 2029⁠Date: 21 Sep 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 May 2029⁠Date: 18 Sep 2029 · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2029 · End date: 31 May 2030⁠Date: 18 Sep 2030 · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2030 · End date: 31 May 2031⁠
Admission · 4 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠Route: Ucas · UCAS code: C600 · Institution code: H36⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠
Prior educationText: After successfully completing his degree Gavin began moving up the career ladder, working at many well respected companies such as Coral, BT Sport and currently Norwich City Football Club. Gavin puts a lot of his success down to the degree he studied and the support provided by the university.⁠Text: Gain work experience: This sport and exercise science degree includes a work experience module in the final year; many local, national, and international employers, such as football and rugby clubs, hospitals other universities will support Herts students with this.⁠Text: Gavin graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with more than a degree; his university experience helped him to gain valuable insight to several disciplines and allowed him to narrow down his career choices.⁠Text: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠Text: He says, 'My degree allowed me to study various disciplines, including coaching, science and business. Having exposure to these different areas helped me understand what I favoured, and it was clear that business (and in particular, marketing) was an area I felt I could forge a career in.'⁠Text: I have found these facilities to be very helpful towards my degree and have not needed anything that the university does not have. Make sure you make the most of these facilities and utilise them. Good luck!!!⁠Text: More than a degree⁠Text: The BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science is also a pre-approved degree* for eligibility to the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist qualification (ACSM-EP) and is also recognised by the NSCA Educational Recognition Programme.⁠Text: This sport and exercise science degree offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a work placement year. It’s a chance to explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts and gain sought after professional skills.⁠Text: This sports science degree will open doors to a range of exciting career options, from working with professional athletes, to becoming a sports coach or teacher, or managing a fitness centre. Our graduates have gone on to work and study in sectors such as education, business and nutrition. The opportunities are endless..⁠Btec: DMM BTEC Sport and Exercise Science or Applied Science Extended Diploma at DMM. BTEC Sport and Exercise Science or Applied Science Extended Diploma at DMM. BTEC Sport Extended Diploma (RQF 2016) at DMM (With merits achieved in the following modules: Anatomy and Physiology and Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being). BTEC Sport Extended Diploma (QCF) at DMM (With merits achieved in the following modules: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport, The Physiology of Fitness and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise). Level 3 OCR CTEC (Cambridge Technical in Sport and Physical Activity) Extended Diploma DMM (With merits achieved in the following modules: Body Systems and the Effects, Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise, Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation). · Offer: 112 · A level: BBCPoints to include at least one science A level preferably Biology and/or PE (acceptable A levels: Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sports Science) · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
Selection criteriaKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
Programme · 11 with values
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits360 UK CATS · Fheq level: 6⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration3 years · Full time⁠6 years · Part time⁠3 years · Sandwich placement⁠4 years · Sandwich placement⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Optional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hatfield, United Kingdom⁠
Semester abroadOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time⁠Mode: Part time · Part time⁠Mode: Full time · Sandwich placement⁠

Institution record: University of Hertfordshire

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