York St John University
Sport and Exercise Science
York, England, United Kingdom · UCAS C7C6
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
York St John University
Intl. Tuition
£14,900 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
C7C6
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Course Overview
Sport and Exercise Science at York St John University in York, 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)
York is a historic university city with a compact, walkable centre and a good range of pubs, cafés and cultural venues. The student community is central to city life.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
12,150
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
37.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
65.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Science
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Sport and Exercise Science topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Sport and Exercise Science
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Sports studies
- Exercise and fitness
- Exercise 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
12,150
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
37%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k 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 | Historic / heritage
Student Life & City (indicative)
York is a historic university city with a compact, walkable centre and a good range of pubs, cafés and cultural venues. The student community is central to city life.
- York is a historic university city with a compact, walkable centre and a good range of pubs, cafés and cultural venues.
- The student community is central to city life.
What Students Love
- Historic city & heritage
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Great café culture
- Active pub & club scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
65%
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
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 $1,445/month budget (housing $840, food $310, 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 $1,445/month budget (housing $840, food $310, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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