Sport Science courses in Clearing
Sport Science courses in Clearing
University of the Year for Teaching Quality
(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
2nd in London and 4th in England for Overall Positivity
(National Student Survey 2025)
Fastest-rising university in England for graduate employability
(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025)
UCAS Clearing 2025: why choose a sport science clearing degree at UEL?
Our sports science department is consistently ranked amongst the top three universities for sport in London – with sports scholars including Olympians and senior internationals, who represent the University of East London at national and international university competitions.
Our sports science courses are the choice of some of the UK's most exciting young sports stars, including Adam Gemili who won gold in the 4 x 100m relay at the 2017 World Championships, world-class swimmer Aimee Willmott and European Cruiserweight boxing champion Lawrence Okolie.
Brenda - Sport - University of East London
“University of East London makes sure I'm on top of my studies” Brenda describes how she combines academic studies alongside sports.
Brenda studies on a sport science course delivered in partnership with the West Ham United Foundation. We are the most ambitious and the most improved university in the UK for sport.
Why choose UEL for a sport science clearing course?
You’ll have access to a range of student-led and teacher-led initiatives to support your sport science studies and beyond. Our SMILES project across all our sport science courses allows those in their final year to peer mentor their fellow students in earlier years of study, providing first-class support and guidance. Our staff will also help you find a sport science placement that suits you and fits in with your studies and other commitments.
Access global industry connections
Our sports department has strong industry links with organisations such as ActiveNewham, London Pulse and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. We also have an exclusive partnership with the West Ham United Foundation to deliver some of our courses, providing incredible unique experiences alongside a Premier League club.
State-of-the-art sport science facilities
If you choose one of our sport science Clearing courses, you will benefit from unrivalled access to SportsDock, with one of our laboratories recently securing CASES accreditation. Being one of London's largest sports venues, this is where Olympic athletes, our university students and the wider east London community come to compete, develop and thrive.
Learn from active industry professionals
Our highly experienced staff have a diversity of experience and unique qualifications, with links to leading sport industry bodies such as UK Active, CASES, CIMSPA, NSCA, AHCS, UEFA, Team GB and the Scottish FA.
The UEL Careers Guarantee
The UEL Careers Guarantee is our commitment to help every student build the skills, confidence and connections they need to enter rewarding, future-proofed careers.
Our Careers Guarantee isn’t an empty promise. It’s driving a transformation in education, employment and the economy, powered by our incredible graduate success.
- Experience Guaranteed
Gain Industry experience from day one in our practice-based learning centres.
- Skills Guaranteed
Study a future-proofed curriculum that gives you the interdisciplinary skills that employers need.
- Support Guaranteed
Benefit from lifelong career support through our global network.
- Enterprise Guaranteed
Get support for startups, scaleups and your enterprising potential.
- Impact Guaranteed
See proven results that lead to a real impact on our communities.
The Careers Guarantee is driving our incredible transformation. We are now the fastest-rising university in London for graduate employability (GOS 2025), we are ranked 2nd in the UK for student startups, and our students rate us 2nd in London and 4th in England for Overall Positivity (NSS 2025).
As one of the UK’s most socially inclusive universities, we’re not only shaping our graduates’ futures, but shaping a more equitable society.
Apply for a Sport Science course through UCAS Clearing
Applying for one of our Sport Science courses means you’ll study the same way as if you’d applied at any other time.
Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) grants you access to course materials and resources beyond your regular study hours. We provide state-of-the-art technology and specialised spaces, equipping you with the skills needed for your future careers.
With dedicated time for activities and personal development, our holistic approach to learning nurtures academic, personal, and professional growth. You'll receive comprehensive career support through our on-campus and virtual Career Zones, personalised support services, and an exclusive online portal called Track My Future (TMF).
Stand out from the crowd
Our Sport Science clearing courses include learning essential skills and gaining experience to make you fit for the changing future of work.
Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme develops your emotional, cultural and cognitive intelligence alongside digital skills, communication, resilience and entrepreneurship. Once you've mastered a skill, add it to your Career Passport. This shows potential employers that you've invested time in your personal development as well as your studies.
We’re one of the only London-based universities to have a self-contained campus. We're part of the local community and well-connected to the rest of London, and the world – London City Airport is on our doorstep. Full of culture, creativity and career opportunities, East London is one of the youngest, most multicultural neighbourhoods in the UK, so you’ll fit in whoever you are or wherever you’re from.
At the University of East London, you will benefit from learning alongside people from all over the world. We are diverse, inclusive, and supportive. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, we will make you feel welcome and support you throughout your university journey and beyond - from application and beyond into your career.
Find out more about the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, take a virtual tour of our three campuses, and learn more about fees and funding for your Clearing 2025 course.
