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Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Maiden Castle Sports Centre

Undergraduate Study

We are one of the most distinctive Sport and Exercise Sciences departments in the UK. We are passionate not only about improving sport performance, but to reducing inequality, promoting social justice, and ensuring better health and wellbeing through sport, exercise and physical activity.

This is reflected in the content of our courses, making our students distinctly prepared for both the present and the future. You can choose modules from natural and social science courses as part of a flexible and cutting-edge undergraduate programme.
Find out more about our courses
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Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham

From amazing facilities, a strong sports programme and the choice of modules taught by a team of multidisciplinary global researchers, find out from our students and staff what it is like to study Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University.

See what it's like to study Sport and Exercise
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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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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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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

Get in touch

Contact us to find out more about undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities in our department.

Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences

Durham University
Green Lane 
Durham, DH1 3LA