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Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Maiden Castle Sports Centre

Undergraduate Courses

We offer high-quality teaching across two unique undergraduate programmes; our BA in Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity and BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Both are unique in that you will be studying both traditional sport and exercise science as well as contemporary subjects necessary for the prosperity of people, sport, and the planet, now and into the future.

Aligned with the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, this includes a focus on reducing health inequalities, advancing gender and race equality in sport, ensuring good wellbeing through exercise, and the role of the environment, like climate change, on sport and physical activity.

Full course information

Our courses

  • BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity

    On our BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity programme, you will constantly engage in applying your developing academic understanding to real-world examples, practices and issues that are relevant to various sport and exercise sectors and careers.
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  • BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences

    In joining our BSc programme, you will study traditional and contemporary sport, exercise and health science disciplines, whilst having access to our flexible module suite, allowing you to develop a broader knowledge base and unique skill set across the study of sport, exercise and physical activity
    Undergraduates practice using pipettes and blood pressure monitors as they sit at the lab benches. Some wear purple or blue disposable gloves

BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity

On our BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity programme, you will constantly engage in applying your developing academic understanding to real-world examples, practices and issues that are relevant to various sport and exercise sectors and careers.
Three cyclists on road wearing helmets

BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences

In joining our BSc programme, you will study traditional and contemporary sport, exercise and health science disciplines, whilst having access to our flexible module suite, allowing you to develop a broader knowledge base and unique skill set across the study of sport, exercise and physical activity
Undergraduates practice using pipettes and blood pressure monitors as they sit at the lab benches. Some wear purple or blue disposable gloves
How to Apply
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Placements and Study Abroad Opportunities

Our students can participate in a range of fantastic study and work abroad schemes. From a Year in Industry, a placement year providing invaluable work experience to studying at another University abroad. Find out more about what our students have been up to whilst on their placements.

Placements Study Abroad
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Student Life

As a student at Durham University you will have unrivalled opportunities to play and compete in sport at whatever level you wish! Students will also have the opportunity to volunteer in the community, making a difference through participating in sport!

Student Life in Sport and Exercise Sciences
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Come visit us at one our our Open Days

When deciding on whether Durham Sport and Exercise Sciences is right for you we recommend you think about all we have to offer including our colleges, sports, theatre, music and the support we can offer. You can find out about everything we do at our Open Days.

Open Days and Visits
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Durham Tours

Fancy taking a virtual tour around Durham? Our brand new 'Durham University Tours' app is available now in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store!

Learn more about our virtual tours