Course contact details
Recruitment team
Email:sro@abertay.ac.uk
Phone:01382 308080
Abertay University
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Dundee
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Sport & Exercise
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 13 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Abertay Campus
Course summary
Immerse yourself in the engaging world of sport and exercise on this hands-on and wide-ranging degree. This Sport and Exercise degree prepares you for a rapidly evolving career.
Your studies are wide-ranging, from scientific support, coaching and service provision to duty of care and community sports development. You'll have practical sessions in our bespoke physiology and biomechanics laboratories. Plus you'll explore areas like social policy with sports coaching and development.
Built-in work placements
Built-in work placements give you industry experience, helping you learn how to apply your knowledge to real-life situations. Along the way you can work towards National Governing Body and/or industry qualifications.
This is a flexible course, blending academic study alongside relevant industry experience, helping you to tailor your degree as your interests develop. Whatever you choose to do career-wise, your studies are designed to dovetail neatly into your future employment plans.
Two-year foundation in Sport and Exercise
This course is flexible, and part of a portfolio of five courses covering different specialisms in sport.
For the first two years, everyone takes Sport and Exercise as a foundation. Then you specialise in years three and four.
Abertay is Scotland's TOP University for overall student satisfaction in Sport and Exercise (NSS 2023). And the 2024 Complete University Guide named us the top Scottish modern university for Sports Science.
Modules
Assessment method
The course combines a variety of lectures, small group work, and practical activities. You also undertake work placements to reinforce the link between theory and practice. You will be encouraged to evaluate information and challenge commonly held ideas about sport and exercise, as well as being invited to research your own areas of interest and expertise. Assessment uses a combination of examination and course work to help you develop a variety of intellectual and practical skills such as being able to put forward a position based on evidence, or being able to discuss and promote ideas within a group.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C600
- Institution code:
- A30
- Campus name:
- Abertay Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCCC
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths, Sport Science and Active Leisure Industry
Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics
Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics
T LevelPass (C and above)
in Core Component.
Health
Healthcare Science
Science
Health
Healthcare Science
Science
HNC (BTEC)M
Entry into Year 2 with HNC (BTEC) Sport
HND (BTEC)M
Entry into Year 3 with HND (BTEC) Sport
Scottish HNCPass
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:-
Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit C
Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit C
Next Gen Physical Activity & Health - P
Professional Golf - Graded Unit C
Sports Coaching & Development - Graded Unit C
Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:-
Applied Science - Graded Unit C
Soft Tissue Therapy - Graded Unit C
Sport & Hospitality Management - Graded Unit C
Sport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit C
Sport Therapy - Graded Unit C
Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit C
Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit C
Next Gen Physical Activity & Health - P
Professional Golf - Graded Unit C
Sports Coaching & Development - Graded Unit C
Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:-
Applied Science - Graded Unit C
Soft Tissue Therapy - Graded Unit C
Sport & Hospitality Management - Graded Unit C
Sport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit C
Sport Therapy - Graded Unit C
Scottish HNDPass
Entry into Year 3 with an HND in one of the following:-
Applied Sport Science - Graded Unit C
Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Units CC
Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit C
Football, Coaching & Development - Graded Units CC
Next Gen Physical Activity & Health - P
Sports Coaching & Development - Graded Unit C
Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:-
Professional Golf - Graded Unit C
Sport & Hospitality Management - Graded Units CC
Sport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit C
Sport Therapy - Graded Unit C
Entry into Year 1 with HND in one of the following:-
Applied Science - Graded Unit C
Applied Biological Science - Graded Unit C
Industrial Biotechnology - Graded Unit C
Applied Sport Science - Graded Unit C
Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Units CC
Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit C
Football, Coaching & Development - Graded Units CC
Next Gen Physical Activity & Health - P
Sports Coaching & Development - Graded Unit C
Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:-
Professional Golf - Graded Unit C
Sport & Hospitality Management - Graded Units CC
Sport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit C
Sport Therapy - Graded Unit C
Entry into Year 1 with HND in one of the following:-
Applied Science - Graded Unit C
Applied Biological Science - Graded Unit C
Industrial Biotechnology - Graded Unit C
Scottish HigherBBBC
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE, Maths or Applications of Maths at Grade C
Scottish Advanced HigherABB
Entry into Year 2 to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 25
With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE, Maths or Analysis & Approaches at S5 or H4
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE, Maths or Analysis & Approaches at S5 or H4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
Sport
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Entry into Year 2 with D*DD Sport or Sport & Exercise Sciences
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Entry into Year 2 with D*DD Sport or Sport & Exercise Sciences
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3H3H3H3
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths
English and Maths/Lifeskill Maths/Application of Maths at National 5 or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent required. Higher Applications of Maths at grade C accepted.
Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: Year 2 - Higher National Certificate or equivalent
Year 3 - Higher National Diploma or equivalent
Please see website for accepted courses https://www.abertay.ac.uk/course-search/undergraduate/sport-and-exercise/
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level CDD
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths, Sport Science and Active Leisure Industry
Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics
Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics
Scottish Higher BBC
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE, Maths or Applications of Maths at Grade C
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Offer: 24
With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE, Maths or Analysis & Approaches at S5 or H4
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE, Maths or Analysis & Approaches at S5 or H4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMP
Sport
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Entry into Year 2 with D*DD Sport or Sport & Exercise Sciences
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Entry into Year 2 with D*DD Sport or Sport & Exercise Sciences
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H3H3H3
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
English language requirements
We look for applicants to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual test lower than 5.5. Some degrees have higher requirements - refer to the 'entry routes' tab of each degree for more detail.https://www.abertay.ac.uk/studying/informationforinternationalstudents/english-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We don't just look at your grades, admission is based on academic merit, considering personal circumstances and potential. We look for applicants to demonstrate relevant and appropriate level of academic achievement as well as personal and professional experiences providing an indication of ability to meet the demands and professional requirements of the course. For a small number of courses, additional means of assessment such as an interview or portfolio may also be required.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £16950* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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