Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education (with placement year)

AAB including at least one of the following preferred subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, History, Geography, Physical Education and English Literature or English Language.

We will consider the below vocational Extended Diplomas as standalone qualifications

RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
- DDD with Distinctions in two of the following: units 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12,13

RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport
- DDD with Distinctions in two of the following units: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 19, 23, 24

RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science or Physical Science)
- DDD

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
- DDD

*If you are not sure whether you are taking the RQF reformed BTEC National qualification or the QCF unreformed BTEC qualification, or you are not sure of the exact title of your BTEC qualification, please check with your school or college*.

If you are studying towards a BTEC or CTEC Level 3 qualification in another subject-area (e.g. Sport and Outdoor Activities; Sport, Fitness and Personal Training; Sporting Excellence and Performance; Sports Coaching and Development; QCF Sport and Exercise Science) we are only able to consider an application from you if you are also studying an A level in one of our required A Level subjects.

We will also consider the 1 and 2-A Level equivalent sized variants of the vocational qualifications listed above, when combined with A Levels, including at least one required A Level subject:

Preferred BTEC or CTEC Diploma + 1 required A Level = DD+A

Other BTEC or CTEC Diploma + 1 required A Level = D*D*+A

Preferred BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 2 required A Levels = D+AB

Other BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 2 required A Levels = D+AB

Preferred BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 1 required A Level + 1 other A Level = D+AB

Other BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 1 required A Level + 1 other A Level = D*+AA

Preferred BTEC subjects: Sport and Exercise Science, Sport, Applied Science (Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science or Physical Science).

Preferred CTEC subject: Sport and Physical Activity.

Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.

AB, plus Highers at majority A/B grades

35 (6,6,5 HL) to include at least one of the following subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social and Cultural Anthropology, History, Geography, Sport, Exercise and Health Science and English Literature/Language A.

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.

This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.

A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 6 (A*-B) including grade 6/B in Maths, English Language and a Science

GCSE Maths Grade 6
There is no flexibility in this requirement. However, we will consider a grade B in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitable alternative.

GCSE Science Grade 6
We can consider Grade 5 in GCSE Science where the applicant is taking a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) at A Level.

GCSE English Language Grade 6
If you have achieved Grade 5 in GCSE English Language, we can still consider an application if you have Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature

If you have achieved Grade 4 or 5 in GCSE English Language, we can still consider an application if you have a contextual indicator. Please refer to our Contextual Admissions Policy for further information on contextual indicators used by the University.