Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Undergraduate BSc (Hons)
Science of Sport Performance
Unlock the science behind elite performance. Combine biomechanics, physiology, nutrition, and psychology to develop the expertise to power athletic success.
Course overview
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C610 -
L27 -
Headingley Campus Beckett Park -
Full-Time -
3 Years -
21 Sep 2026
What separates good from world-class? On this degree, you’ll explore the science that drives peak performance and learn how to apply it in real sporting environments.
You’ll immerse yourself in the interdisciplinary science of sport performance. From biomechanics and physiology to nutrition and psychology, you’ll study how the body and mind perform under pressure – and how to push them further, safely and sustainably.
Through a blend of theory, laboratory work, and real-world experience, you’ll develop the knowledge, analytical ability, and practitioner confidence to support athletes at every stage of their journey. You’ll graduate ready to make a measurable impact in high-performance sport – from emerging talent to elite competitors.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Develop expertise across biomechanics, nutrition, physiology, and sport psychology, understanding how these disciplines combine to optimise performance
- Build advanced practical and research skills, using industry-standard performance-measuring technologies and laboratory equipment
- Learn to assess, monitor, and enhance athletic development in both individual and team sports
- Apply performance models across diverse sports and client groups
- Gain valuable work experience through placements in professional sporting environments
Refine your practitioner skills
This is one of the few undergraduate courses in the UK designed specifically to show you how different areas of science work together to enhance human performance.
Working with real clients and athletes, you'll develop the self-awareness, communication skills, and professional judgement required to become an effective sport performance practitioner. You’ll learn to design interventions that maximise performance while protecting long-term health and wellbeing.
Study at the heart of sporting excellence
Based in the Carnegie School of Sport, you’ll be part of a community that’s passionate about sport. You’ll learn from tutors with more than 20 years’ experience delivering sport education at the highest level.
Your studies are supported by Leeds Beckett’s exceptional sporting infrastructure and strong industry partnerships. Across all three years of your course, you'll benefit from extensive work-based learning opportunities, including:
- Supporting student athletes competing in BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) competitions
- Real-world placements with professional organisations such as Yorkshire Carnegie, Leeds Rhinos, or Perform Group
- Assessments shaped in collaboration with industry partners to ensure authentic, career-focused learning
Boost your professional profile
Enhance your CV further by getting involved with our Beckett Sport schemes. You can gain additional qualifications while gaining experience in delivering fitness, physical activity, and coaching programmes to staff and students.
International recognition
We're ranked in the top 100 institutions in the world for Sports-Related Subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, recognition of the quality and global impact of our sport provision.
Why study the BSc Science of Sport Performance course at Leeds Beckett University?
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We're experts at what we do - 97% of students were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
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Develop the skills and expertise to support the next generation of elite athletes, combining multiple specialisms to achieve maximum outcomes
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Take advantage of our extensive connections with exciting and varied work placement opportunities
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Study in our £45m state-of-the-art Carnegie School of Sport building
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Access sport volunteering opportunities, which have previously included the Olympics, World Athletics Championships, and Commonwealth Games
*National Student Survey 2025
Explore videos and blogs
Curiosity needs you | Why you should study Science of Sport Performance at Leeds Beckett University Jess tells us how her course is developing unique skills to help with her future career, and how studying sports sciences at Leeds Beckett has helped her grow as a person.
Why Leeds for Sport? Discover what the city of Leeds has to offer and why it’s a great choice for students studying sport.
Carnegie School of Sport Physiology Sports Performance Laboratory Dr Barney Wainwright, Senior Research Fellow, explains how research students, athletes and coaches can get the most out of the Carnegie School of Sport’s state-of-the-art Sports Performance Laboratory.
Student opportunities and research in sport Jamie French, course tutor for our physical education course at Leeds Beckett University and a qualified UK Athletics Coach Education Tutor, talks about the variety of subjects available to study within sport, the exciting facilities our students get to experience and how his research is helping athletes to get the most out of their performance.
Carnegie School of Sport Sport students from Leeds Beckett University share their experiences of making friends in their first year, studying in a £45 million state-of-the-art building, and learning alongside athletes, coaches, and industry professionals.
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
112-128
points required
If you’re unsure how to work out your UCAS points we have a UCAS Tariff Calculator which will do it for you. All you need to do is enter your qualifications and let the UCAS Tariff Calculator do the maths.
We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
Entry requirements
112-128
points required
UCAS Tariff Points: 112-128 points required.
(Minimum 72-80 from two A Levels or equivalent, e.g. BTEC Nationals or Cambridge Technicals, excluding General Studies. At least one of these should normally be from a science subject, which can include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sociology or Psychology. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a 'Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated (from 2017).).
GCSEs
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.Access to HE Diploma
Pass overall with 112-128 UCAS tariff points in a relevant subject.T Levels
Pass overall with 112-128 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject.Scottish Awards
112-128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above and should include at least one science subject.Irish Leaving Certificate
112-128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above and should include at least one science subject.International baccalaureate
112-128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above and should include at least one science subject.IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
DBS Check
An enhanced criminal history (DBS) check maybe required for certain modules which involve working with children and/or vulnerable others. The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks, therefore international applicants, those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency will therefore require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country before undertaking work with children and/or vulnerable others.
How we assess your application
At Leeds Beckett we look for students who demonstrate a good knowledge, curiosity and passion for your chosen course and would benefit from the University’s learning environment.We aim to give every student a fair chance to progress and succeed on their chosen course and we recognise that your grades may not always reflect your true potential. Therefore, when assessing your application, we will consider the following:
- Your completed qualifications (such as GCSEs, A Levels, and their equivalents).
- Your predicted grades in future examinations.
- Your personal statement.
Our offers
All our offers are made by trained professionals who are committed to making offers that are appropriate to each applicant, regardless of their background.* They have the discretion to vary the level of offer to ensure every student with the potential to succeed at Leeds Beckett receives an offer that is achievable for them. This could mean that you may receive an offer to study on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.  Your offer will be based on our belief that you are capable of benefiting from, and successfully completing, your course. We believe that it is people who think differently, independently, people with ‘unlike-minds' that make big things happen.*We operate a contextual admissions policy, which means we consider a range of additional factors when we assess a student’s application. Applicants who meet at least one of our contextual admissions criteria may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.
Our contextual admissions criteria are:
- Home postcode is in an area where few people go to University (POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2 area. This can be checked on the Office for Students website).
- Declared disability on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).
- Over the age of 21 on the 1st of September before the course starts.
- Declared as a care experienced on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).
Our place as an Anchor Institution
To further strengthen our position as a key provider of education and training for West Yorkshire we apply an Anchor Institution Policy in our admissions process. Students who apply to us from any of the five Local Authority areas in West Yorkshire (BD, HD, HX, LS, WF) may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points.Mature Applicants
Our university welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our 'Recognition of Prior Learning' policy. Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable. All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade 4 in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
International baccalaureate
112-128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above and should include at least one science subject.IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
DBS Check
An enhanced criminal history (DBS) check maybe required for certain modules which involve working with children and/or vulnerable others. The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks, therefore international applicants, those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency will therefore require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country before undertaking work with children and/or vulnerable others.
Additional entry requirements:
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Modules, teaching and learning
What you'll learn
Discover the key concepts in biomechanics, anatomy and physiology that will serve as a solid base for further studies and practice within sports performance. You'll explore important mechanical and physiological principles as they apply to the human motion in sport, as well as functional anatomy.
This module will cover four fundamental areas in sport and exercise physiology; cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal muscle and energy metabolism. It will teach you about the functionality of each of these topics. You'll build your understanding of how human performance can be tested and how exercise training theory is applied to improve exercise capacity. You'll also develop laboratory and practical skills in data collection and analysis.
Develop your understanding of key psychological theories and research in sport, exercise, and health settings. You'll explore how thoughts, emotions, and motivation influence participation and performance, and how physical activity affects mental health, wellbeing, and cognitive function. Through discussion of foundational and contemporary perspectives in sport and exercise psychology, you'll examine how individuals shape, and are shaped by, their sport and health behaviours. By the end of the module, you'll be able to explain the psychological factors that influence engagement in physical activity and their impact on mental wellbeing.
Explore the fundamentals of nutrition for health and performance. You'll gain an understanding of nutritional biochemistry and energy metabolism. On completion of this module, you'll understand the concept of energy and how the body utilises energy. By studying metabolism and the process of energy utilisation, you'll develop an appreciation of food as energy. You'll also begin to understand the importance of adequate nutrition in maintaining body functions during rest and activity.
Develop your knowledge, understanding and application of personal, professional, and research-related skills that will help you successfully complete your degree. You'll build a range of transferable skills, including written communication, basic research methods, critical thinking and self-reflection that will be useful in every module you study.
The development of young athletes, specifically growth through and for sport, is an increasingly hot topic in the science of sports performance. Athlete identification, development and optimisation processes have significant implications for health, wellbeing and performance of young athletes; yet they remain the subject of significant confusion. This module delves into the various physical, motor control, skill acquisition, psychosocial and behavioural elements of young athlete development. You'll explore the relationships between talent identification, development and optimisation in youth sport environments, equipping you to construct strong, evidence-informed arguments.
What you'll learn
Learn to explain and understand the physiological and metabolic responses to maximal, intermittent and prolonged exercise. You'll start to identify and analyse the adaptations of physiological functions during both aerobic and anaerobic sport performance. Upon completion, you'll demonstrate your understanding of theoretical perspectives of human physiology in relation to exercise, sport performance, recovery, and associated longer-term adaptations.
Explore the core training, testing and coaching practices utilised within the field of strength and conditioning. You'll develop training programmes that enhance physical performance. And you'll analyse the needs of different events and sporting movements, as well as the physical needs at differing levels of performance (e.g., amateur, semi-professional and elite).
Study how key lifestyle factors influence athletes' health, performance and career development, and support the work of performance lifestyle practitioners. You'll learn about the importance of multi and inter-disciplinary support and the principles behind the design and delivery of education workshops relevant to performance athletes.
Enhance your understanding of biomechanical theory by applying its principles to sport performance. This module introduces the concepts of notational and tactical evaluation while further developing your skills in laboratory data collection and analysis. You'll explore the mechanical determinants of key activities, such as sprinting, in sports performance. By the end of the module, you'll be able to identify optimisation strategies for enhancing performance.
Continue to develop your emerging knowledge and skills, support the development of your professional profile, and create solid career foundations. This module will give you a range of opportunities to enhance your employability through the development of context-specific and transferable skills. You'll be supported as you audit, select, engage in, and complete work-based learning activities most relevant to your career prospects. We'll then encourage you to reflect on your continuing professional development. You'll identify how the knowledge, skills, expectations, and capabilities you've gained support your professional practice.
Build on your research and study skills acquired in year one. You'll become a consumer of research which will help prepare you for other second-year modules and your Final Year Project. By the end of the module, you'll be able to search for and apply relevant literature and theory, choose research designs to address research enquiries, analyse and interpret empirical data, and present research findings. You'll achieve this by participating in practical sessions that apply theory to practice.
What you'll learn
Build on your research and study skills acquired in years one and two. You'll then apply these skills to support the completion of your Final Year Project. By the end of the module, you'll be able to search for and apply relevant literature and theory, choose research designs to address research enquiries, analyse and interpret empirical data (qualitative and quantitative), and present research findings relevant to sport performance contexts. You'll achieve this by participating in practical sessions that apply theory into practice.
Demonstrate critical evaluation of the crucial role environments play in influencing performance variables as you draw upon relevant theoretical models from sport science literature. You'll begin to understand the interactive relationships between core sport science disciplines across dynamic environments within training and competition settings. These disciplines will include physiology, biomechanics, nutrition and psychology.
This module will challenge you to undertake an extended and largely independent piece of project work. You'll demonstrate your research and critical thinking skills, and your understanding of ethical methodological approaches to study. You'll choose a project type that reflects the key knowledge, skills and attributes you've developed across your course. Your overall aim in completing this module will be to generate new knowledge that has practical value. The experience you'll gain on this module and the output you'll generate will prepare you for a career in your chosen field.
Option modules may include
The importance of the sports physiologist in maximising potential in athletic performance is now widely recognised as essential within the field. This module explores the role that sports physiologists play in understanding demands of athletic events, evaluating and monitoring athletic performance and interpreting performance data. During your study, you'll develop the laboratory and field-based skills required to monitor performance and prescription of scientifically justified sports training programmes.
This module will help to develop your critical understanding of sport psychology practice. You'll explore how psychological and ethical principles inform interventions for individual performers and sports teams. Upon completion, you'll be able to apply psychological principles to individuals or groups as well as critically evaluate and design evidence-based interventions in sport.
Explore the latest biomechanical developments in sports technology. You'll study the technology that underpins devices for analysing sports performance and develop evaluation skills in the reliability of these systems. Your skills and knowledge will be used to examine contemporary issues in sports performance. In addition, you'll evaluate the utility of different technological systems in different real-world environments.
Develop evidence-based training programmes that enhance physical performance. You'll critically analyse the needs of different events and sporting movements, as well as the needs of special populations. In addition, you'll assess and use a variety of measurement processes to evaluate exercise prescription and the regulation of the training process.
Learn to critically appraise commonly used performance analysis methods. In this module, you'll design and justify performance indicators tailored to different sporting performers. You'll capture, analyse and feedback data from an athlete or sports team to inform decision-making frameworks within an interdisciplinary team.
This module is designed to prepare you for work as a professional performance lifestyle advisor. Drawing from real-life scenarios and case studies, you'll develop the knowledge and necessary skill set to give advice and support to athletes in performance environments. You'll understand the importance of establishing boundaries between practitioner and athlete, maintaining health and wellbeing as a practitioner, and signposting talented athletes to relevant support agencies.
This module challenges you to think about the impact of the environment on the performer within talent development settings. We'll explore how coaching practices and environments may be interpreted by sports performers. You'll then develop evidence-based strategies to promote enhancements in high-quality talent development environments.
Enterprise and the development of new SME’s is a vital engine of sport business and economic growth. It is also a growing aspiration amongst students to launch business start-ups. This module will equip you with a greater understanding of the application of enterprise skills to increasing income. You’ll develop knowledge of the process, circumstances, considerations and barriers to enterprise planning and development within sport.
Undertake a paid placement in a related industry for an academic year between years 2 and 3. This will allow you to take responsibility for your own development and learning and reflect on your progress. The placement experience aims to enhance your employability and future career prospects. You'll have the opportunity to develop business contacts and professional networks as well as build key employability and professional skills.
This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘placement’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree and will extend the length of your course by an additional year.
Students who choose the placement route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.
Fees and funding
£9,790
UK
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee, which is yet to be confirmed.
£16,840
International 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £2526.Fees and funding
£9,790
For students entering in 2026
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee, which is yet to be confirmed.Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Access to: laboratory equipment, including specialist sport and exercise science facilities and the Carnegie Research Institute.
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Optional Costs
- Access to membership and annual student conference of The British Association for Sport and Exercise Science (BASES). Annual student membership (£24 for a Direct Debit and £29 for non-Direct Debit).
- General membership with the British Psychological Society (£5-7 per annum).
- Course branded sportswear (prices start from £17.96). All first-year undergraduate students will receive a free hoody.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
£16,840
For students entering in 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £2526.Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Access to: laboratory equipment, including specialist sport and exercise science facilities and the Carnegie Research Institute.
Optional Costs
- Access to membership and annual student conference of The British Association for Sport and Exercise Science (BASES). Annual student membership (£24 for a Direct Debit and £29 for non-Direct Debit).
- General membership with the British Psychological Society (£5-7 per annum).
- Course branded sportswear (prices start from £17.96). All first-year undergraduate students will receive a free hoody.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Scholarships and bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.
97%
of students on BSc (Hons) Science of Sport Performance were positive about the way teaching staff explain things
Career prospects
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.
Career Prospects
This flexible, interdisciplinary degree prepares you for a dynamic career at the forefront of sport performance. Wherever your ambitions lie, from grassroots development to elite competition, this course equips you with the scientific expertise and applied experience to work with performers at the highest level.
You’ll be equipped to work in high-performance environments across professional sport, national governing bodies, private performance centres, and athlete development programmes. Graduates leave with the knowledge, technical confidence, and practitioner mindset required to support athletes competing at the highest levels.
You could pursue roles such as:
- Performance analyst
- Performance lifestyle advisor
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Sport and exercise scientist
- Athlete development practitioner
- Performance support specialist
You can also progress to postgraduate study in areas such as physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, or strength and conditioning.
The Carnegie School of Sport is fantastic, it really does make you feel part of a community and the lecturers really support you. With this degree and the experience, I’ll gain, I believe that I will be employable with all my new skills, and my goal is to work for the English Institute of Sport or British Triathlon as a Performance Lifestyle Advisor.
Meagan Botha
BSc Science of Sport Performance
The opportunity to learn a dynamic and informative applied science degree, gaining insights into practitioner roles and acquiring placement opportunities, is an exciting prospect for students wishing to work within sport performance environments.
Dr Emily Williams
Course Director
Our Graduate Promise
We have a dedicated team of people who will support you with all aspects of your career planning, from day one until 18 months after you graduate.
Getting you career ready is an integral part of your university life and this is embedded throughout your lectures and seminars. Outside of your course there is a wide range of support available to help you achieve your career goals, including:
- Getting ready to apply for jobs
- Working on your CV
- Interview skills and assessment centres
- Connecting with employers and organisations
We’re ranked in the Top 10 universities in the UK for job prospects
(Student Crowd, 2025 - the only awards based entirely on student reviews).
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