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To work in sport, you need to understand how the human body works. By taking this course, you’ll develop as an interdisciplinary sport and exercise scientist who understands that athletic success is not based on any single factor – and that will equip you to create strategies that work. Physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition – you’ll cover it all. You’ll also have the opportunity to become a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer by taking an optional module.
A group of students recently visited St. George’s Park, home of the FA, to experience how the content of their degree programmes is used in an applied environment. Read more about their trip.
We offer the opportunity for all undergraduate Home/EU students to undertake a work placement, internship or work experience while studying a full-time course starting in September 2021.
Mode | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Mode Full-time |
Duration 3 years |
Start Date September |
Location
Southwark Campus
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Mode Part-time |
Duration 4.5 years |
Start Date September |
Location
Southwark Campus
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On this course you’ll gain the scientific knowledge and develop the practical and translational skills that are necessary to succeed in areas such as elite sport, sport and exercise medicine or societal health and wellbeing.
Sports and Exercise Science uses scientific principles and techniques to enable people, from Premier League footballers to those using the gym once a week, to perform to their optimum performance level.
This course opens up many careers, from coaching and personal training to going into teacher training. You could also work on exercise referral programmes within clinical environments, rehabilitation programmes, corporate fitness initiatives or human science research.
Make best use of all the opportunities we’ll give you for vocational training courses through Sports Coach UK and national sport governing bodies. The Academy of Sport also runs a Sports Ambassador Scheme, where students can volunteer or be employed by the University to deliver sports coaching, fitness and mentoring sessions across London.
Recent graduates have gone onto jobs such as cardiac rehabilitation physiologist, exercise therapist, sport science consultant, childhood obesity programme coordinator, technical representative for physiological/mechanical analysis equipment, and international sales manager for exercise science equipment.
Others (like alumnus Daniel Walters) have developed their own sports-related businesses, or have taken postgraduate teacher training qualifications.
We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Every year a professional panel is invited to speak with the students about the career paths they took following their graduation and are invited to make internships and placements available to our students.
We work with leading partners including:
Our undergraduate degrees are endorsed by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). By opting to take an additional non-credit bearing module, you can become a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer.
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is an independent public register which recognises the qualifications and expertise of health-enhancing exercise instructors in the UK.
The Sport and Exercise Science Research Centre (SESRC) has access to sophisticated equipment which enhances research activities, and is where some of your classes will take place. You can take a virtual tour below.
You'll have access to a range of facilities and equipment within the Academy of Sport at LSBU, including a fully equipped fitness suite with SMART Centre Technology, a Functional Training Zone, Free Weights Room and Sports Hall. Please visit our Academy of Sport pages for more information.
Year 1 class contact time is typically 9-12 hours per week plus individual tutorials and independent study.
Our impressive research record means that teaching is informed by current, cutting-edge research, and because we have a focus on applied research, you can apply your learning to real world settings.
We will support you throughout your studies. The University provides all students access to the virtual learning environment, Moodle, so materials and online support are available when you need them.
We provide one-to-one support via our professional tutoring system. Your tutor will help you understand coursework feedback, offer guidance as you plan your career, and advise you on work experience to ensure you get the most out of the course.
Teaching is also supported through seminars, online learning environments and specialist advice sessions for topics such as statistics and research methods. In addition to the facilities provided by the university, our laboratories have dedicated computing and experimental equipment.
Time spent in lectures and seminars | Self-directed learning | |
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Year 1 | 29% | 71% |
Year 2 | 26% | 74% |
Year 3 | 24% | 76% |
As an undergraduate Applied Sciences student, you will be allocated a named tutor during your first three weeks at LSBU. The role of your tutor is to be your primary contact for academic and professional development support.
Your tutor will support you to get the most of your time at LSBU, providing advice and signposting to other sources of support in the University.
Your tutor should be the first person at the university that you speak to if you are having any difficulties that are affecting your work. These could be academic, financial, health-related or another type of problem.
In your first semester you will attend a series of weekly personal tutor group sessions to introduce you to elements such as the module structure and the Moodle site, as well as workshops on assessment expectations.
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.
International (non Home/EU) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.
Mode | Duration | Start date | Application code | Application method |
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Mode Full-time |
Duration 3 years |
Start date September |
Application code C600 |
Application method |
Mode Part-time |
Duration 4.5 years |
Start date September |
Application code C600 |
Application method |
Once we have made you an offer, you can apply for accommodation. You can rent from LSBU and you’ll deal directly with the university, not third party providers. That means we can guarantee you options to suit all budgets, with clear tenancy agreements and all-inclusive rents that include insurance for your personal belongings, internet access in each bedroom and on-site laundry facilities.
Or, if you’d rather rent privately, we can give you a list of landlords – just ask our Accommodation Service.
Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.
You don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as an undergraduate student.
After you’ve received your offer we’ll send you emails about events we run to help you prepare for your course.
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.
Fees are shown for new entrants to courses, for each individual year of a course, together with the total fee for all the years of a course. Continuing LSBU students should refer to the Finance section of our student portal, MyLSBU. Queries regarding fees should be directed to the Fees and Bursaries Team on: +44 (0)20 7815 6181.
UK fee: £9250 | International fee: £14900 |
AOS/LSBU code: 836 | Session code: 1FS00 |
Total course fee: |
UK £27750 |
International £44700 |
UK fee: £5550 | International fee: £8940 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5250 | Session code: 1PS00 |
Total course fee: |
UK £27750 |
International £44700 |
For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for undergraduate students.
Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.
See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 160 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 102 KB).
The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.
The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent.
We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on our scholarships page.
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