Sport and Exercise (Common Entry)

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Course Details

CAO Code	AU320
Level	8
Duration	4 Years
CAO Points	300 (2025)
Method of Delivery	On-campus
Campus Locations	Donegal – Letterkenny
Mode of Delivery	Full Time
Work placement	Yes

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Course Overview

Our Bachelor of Science in Sports & Exercise with degree award options: Performance and Well-being or Physical Education, is a four year programme that combines your passion for sports with a successful career progress through the programme.

Studying sport or exercise at third level is an opportunity to harness your passion and combine it with the knowledge to build a wonderful career in either sports performance or physical education studies.

The first two years provide the core foundation of the degree, while the last two years allow you to specialise.

Our performance stream pairs research theory with a range of applied performance related areas including strength and conditioning, psychology and nutrition. Meanwhile our education stream pairs theory with curriculum based instructional models that focus on how physical activity and sport can be taught through games, aquatics, gymnastics, dance, athletics and outdoor adventure education.

Progression

After successfully completing the common entry, students get to choose one of the following specialisms:

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Undergraduate Prospectus

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement	6 subjects at O6/H7 which must include: – 2 subjects at H5 – English or Irish at O6/H7 – Maths at O6/H7
QQI/FET Major Award Required	Any
Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements	Three Distinctions
GCE/ A-level/ GCSE Entry Requirement	6 distinct recognised GCSE/A-level subjects which must include: 2 A-levels at Grade C and 4 other subjects at GCSE-level Grade C which must include: – English or Irish – and Maths
Garda Vetting	Entrants to this programme may be required to undergo vetting by An Garda Síochána.

Advanced Entry

Applications are welcome for entry to stage 2 of a programme at ATU, following completion of a cognate QQI FET Level 6 Major award.

Transfers into years two, three or four are also welcome from those who have completed learning in a cognate area in another Higher-Level Institute (HEI).

Applications will open in early 2026.

Advanced Entry and Transfer Applicants

Fees

Total Fees EU: €3,000

This annual student contribution charge is subject to change by Government. Additional tuition fees may apply. Click on the link below for more information on fees, grants and scholarships.

Total Fees Non-EU: €12,000

Fees shown are per annum.

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