Course contact details
Admissions (Magee)
Email:admissionsdld@ulster.ac.uk
Phone:02871675678
Ulster University
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Coleraine
BT52 1SA
Sport, Physical Activity and Health
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Derry~Londonderry
Course summary
This course has an optional placement year.
It is becoming increasingly recognised that physical activity and exercise have a positive influence on health and wellbeing and that the promotion of active and healthy lifestyles in the community has substantial social and economic benefits. This course has been designed in collaboration with the School of Sport and School of Nursing to produce highly educated professionals with the knowledge and skills to organise and provide for the policy, planning, development, management and delivery of sport, physical activity and health initiatives.
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:
- CB69
- Institution code:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Derry~Londonderry
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCCC
To include A Level Grade C in one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Life & Health Science, Mathematics, Nutrition & Food Science, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sport Science & the Active Leisure Industry.
You may satisfy the requirement for the A-level C grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
Scottish HigherCCCCC
To include a Grade C in at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Life & Health Science, Mathematics, Nutrition & Food Science, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sport Science & the Active Leisure Industry.
Access to HE Diploma
Access Course (120 credits) with an overall mark of 55%, to include 55% in one Level 3 science module from: Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education, Psychology, Sports Studies or other approved science module; Plus NICATs Maths (25 credits) or Maths 1 & 2.
Scottish Advanced HigherDDD
To include at least one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Life & Health Science, Mathematics, Nutrition & Food Science, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sport Science & the Active Leisure Industry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
Must be in a Sport or Science subject as accepted by the University. Please contact Admissions for further guidance.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96 UCAS Tariff Points to include 4 subjects at Higher Level and 1 at Ordinary Level. The overall profile must include English at minimum Grade H6/O4.
Course Specific Subject requirements:
This course also requires you to achieve H3 in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physical Education or Physics
If Maths or a Science subject are not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6/O4 in addition to H3 in one of the subjects above.
GCSE Profile to include Grade C or 4 or above in English, Mathematics and a Science.
English Language Requirements
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
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 |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Channel Islands | £9790 | |
| Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland | £4985 | |
| EU & International | £18030 |
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
Please note that for NI, ROI and GB, these are the fees for 2026/27. Fees for higher education programmes in NI are set by the Department for the Economy and the 2027/28 fees will not be released until later in the year. It is expected that there will be an inflationary increase from the 2026/27 fee.
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