Overview

You can choose from several different module options across sport and exercise disciplines, allowing you to tailor your interest within a specific area, or combine modules for a broader study programme. Applied Sport and Exercise Science degree programme is offered at University of Derby .

Key Facts

The programme has been tailored to aid your preparation for applied practice and application for The British Association of Sport and Exercise (BASES) Supervised Experience programme. BASES endorsement for the psychology pathway indicates that students who study the pathway will have covered relevant knowledge as part of an appropriate Masters level qualification for entry onto the BASES Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR).
Our emphasis is on how theory can be applied to practice. You’ll gain first-hand experience through 150 hours on placement in a real-world workplace setting.
To organise your placement, you can draw on our wide-ranging partnerships in the sports world. Our network of contacts spans leading football, cricket, rugby and swimming clubs who regularly offer internship and placement opportunities to our students.
Our close liaison with Team Derby also gives you further chances to work directly with athletes. Team Derby is the focal point for the development of sport at the University and they currently work with external partners such as Derby County Community Trust and Derventio eXcel.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Practitioner Development

Advanced Research Methods

Independent Research in Sport and Exercise

Advanced Sport Psychology

Applied Performance Analysis

Advanced Sport and Exercise Physiology

Sports Training Principles

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Enrolment is open until about two weeks before the course begins, but it's best to submit your application as early as possible as some courses fill quickly.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Entry requirements for UK students: You will usually need an upper second class honours degree at undergraduate level, in a related subject.
Entry requirements for EU/international students: International students should have the above or an international equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9720 GBP / year

≈ 9720 GBP / year

Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, the International Excellent Student Scholarship and the GREAT Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application.
Our new EU Transition Bursary offers financial support to our European students. If you normally reside in the EU and are starting your undergraduate or postgraduate taught course in September or January , you could be eligible for this reduction in your tuition fees. If you have home fee status or have EU settled or pre-settled status in the UK, you are not eligible for international scholarships but you may be eligible for the Derby Achievement Scholarship.

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