Turn your passion for sport into a career.

At the University of Roehampton, our sport science degrees, sports therapy and sport management programmes combine hands-on learning with industry-focused teaching to help you build real-world skills from day one.

Learn how to improve performance, support recovery and understand the science behind sport through a blend of practical experience and scientific knowledge. Using specialist facilities, including physiology and biomechanics laboratories, you'll develop the skills to enhance performance, support rehabilitation and promote lifelong health and wellbeing through the study of exercise physiology and sport and exercise science.

You could earn more studying here.

Top 20% in the UK for graduate earnings, five years after studying Sport and Exercise Sciences at Roehampton

LEO Data 2026

Why study Sport at Roehampton?

  • Learn in specialist sport science laboratories equipped for physiological, biomechanical and performance testing, giving you practical experience with the tools and technologies used across the sport, health and fitness industries, including performance analysis techniques.
  • Gain hands-on experience through applied research projects, scientific testing and practical learning activities that help you put theory into practice and develop real-world skills in line with CIMSPA Professional Standards.
  • Learn from research-active academics and industry professionals whose expertise spans sport performance, rehabilitation, health, wellbeing and physical activity.
  • Explore topics including performance, rehabilitation, health, fitness, coaching and sports business, developing a broad understanding of the opportunities available across the sport sector.
  • Build career-ready skills through industry experiences, employer engagement, placements and practical projects designed to prepare you for graduate employment and future roles as a sports scientist.
  • Join a supportive sporting community and prepare for careers across sport, health, rehabilitation, fitness and management, with opportunities to develop both your professional knowledge and practical experience, including elite athlete training environments.

From the lab to Formula 1

See where a degree in Sport and Exercise Science can take you.

Discover how Roehampton student Jotham worked alongside leading academics to support performance testing for McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with an elite athlete using our specialist sports science facilities.

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Learn through real-world experience

At Roehampton, you'll have opportunities to apply your learning in professional settings from day one.

See how our Sports Therapy students supported BBC Radio London presenters during the Thousand Mile Challenge for Children in Need, gaining valuable practical experience alongside their studies.

Explore our specialist sports science facilities

Get a closer look at the spaces where you'll study, test and analyse human performance.

See the laboratories and equipment used to investigate physiology, biomechanics and psychology, while building the practical skills employers look for in the sport and exercise sector.

Alternative Routes in Higher Education

At the University of Roehampton, our Foundation Year, CertHE and Higher Technical Qualifications are designed for students who may need a different starting point into higher education. 

Whether you are returning to study, changing direction, or making new plans to match your big ambitions, these alternative routes can help you take your next step with confidence . 

Foundation Year: Build your confidence, skills and subject knowledge before starting your chosen degree. Find out more.

Certificate of Higher Education: Start university with a one-year qualification that can support progression to further study. Find out more.

Accommodation & support

Starting university through Clearing can feel like a big step, but you won’t be doing it alone.

We offer cost-of-living support that really makes a difference, along with timetables designed to fit around you. You’ll also benefit from affordable accommodation and career guidance tailored to your ambitions, so you have the confidence to succeed every step of the way. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Clearing, from offers and results day to accommodation, finance and what happens next. If you need quick guidance before making your next move, you’ll find it here.

You'll speak to one of our friendly Admissions Advisers who are there to help you and answer any questions. 

When you call, please have the following information ready:

  • Your UCAS ID number if you have one. (Don't worry, we can help you even if you are not already in the UCAS system)
  • A list of your qualifications (including GCSEs) and the grades you achieved in each
  • The name of the course you are interested in

We'll ask you for the information above and then will let you know if we can make you an offer. 

At this stage, offers will be conditional and will only be confirmed once you have added a Clearing choice in UCAS or made a direct application and met your conditions.

Flexible offer-making - we will consider your wider circumstances in considering your offer. We accept a wide range of qualifications including BTEC qualifications, A-levels, and T-levels and will offer flexibility depending on your wider circumstances. We welcome applications from students of all ages and backgrounds.

Remember, we will only be able to help you if you already have all your results.

Please note that any offer made is subject to our student contract.

We'll send you a provisional offer email which will have details of the next steps – make sure you keep an eye out for it!

We'll have rooms available for you in our on-campus accommodation. If you accept your offer by Thursday 11 Septmeber, we can guarantee you a place.

Check out our accommodation

Yes! You can book onto a campus tour! Find out more about our upcoming events.

Ready to take the next step?

Get in touch to explore our Sport degrees, find the right course for you and take the next step towards applying.

Our team is here to answer your questions and support you throughout the application process.