Leeds Trinity University
Sport and Exercise Sciences with Foundation Year in Sport and Exercise
Leeds, England, United Kingdom · UCAS CF15
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Horsforth Campus
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
CF15
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Course Overview
Sport and Exercise Sciences with Foundation Year in Sport and Exercise at Leeds Trinity University in Leeds, 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)
Science graduates develop analytical and research skills that are highly transferable, entering careers in research, industry, healthcare, government and data science. Many proceed to postgraduate study to specialise further.
Student life (indicative)
Leeds 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
13,715
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
1.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
64.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Sciences with Foundation Year in Sport and Exercise
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Sport and Exercise Sciences with Foundation Year in Sport and Exercise topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Sport and Exercise Sciences with Foundation Year in Sport and Exercise
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
Sports science
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
13,715
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
1%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Leeds 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.
- Leeds 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
- Active music scene
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Street food & markets
- Thriving student social scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
64%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Science graduates develop analytical and research skills that are highly transferable, entering careers in research, industry, healthcare, government and data science. Many proceed to postgraduate study to specialise further.
- Science graduates develop analytical and research skills that are highly transferable, entering careers in research, industry, healthcare, government and data science.
- Many proceed to postgraduate study to specialise further.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,450/month budget (housing $830, food $310, transport $100) 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 $1,450/month budget (housing $830, food $310, transport $100) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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