University of Cumbria
Sport Rehabilitation
England, United Kingdom · UCAS CB69
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Lancaster
Intl. Tuition
£16,000 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
CB69
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Course Overview
Sport Rehabilitation at University of Cumbria in England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Sport and exercise graduates work as performance analysts, coaches, sport scientists, sport development officers and health and fitness professionals across professional sport, education and the public health sector.
Student life (indicative)
This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
9,065
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
3.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
72.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£23,700
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Sport Rehabilitation
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Sport Rehabilitation topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Sport Rehabilitation
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Health and fitness therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Human physiology
- Anatomy
- Sports studies
- Sports science
- Exercise and fitness
- Exercise science
- Sports therapy
- Sports massage
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
9,065
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
3%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Thriving student social scene
- Active pub & club scene
- Great café culture
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
72%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£23,700
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Sport and exercise graduates work as performance analysts, coaches, sport scientists, sport development officers and health and fitness professionals across professional sport, education and the public health sector.
- Sport and exercise graduates work as performance analysts, coaches, sport scientists, sport development officers and health and fitness professionals across professional sport, education and the public health sector.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Education
- Outdoor Studies
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,420/month budget (housing $820, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,420/month budget (housing $820, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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