March 27, 2026
ARU Ranked 5th in the UK for Sports Science
Anglia Ruskin University’s Sport Science degrees are consistently high ranking, and this year have placed 5th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026. The ranking focuses on areas such as the quality of teaching, student continuation, and graduate career prospects. ARU scored 92.5% for the quality of teaching, based on feedback from final year students in the National Student Survey. In addition to this, 86% of graduates have either found graduate level jobs or engaged in further study within 15 months of graduating (Guardian University Guide 2026).
Why ARU is Ranked So Highly
ARU’s Sport Science degrees are endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), reflecting their high academic and professional standards.
Students choose ARU for its innovative, passionate teaching and the opportunity to study in Cambridge, a world-renowned academic city.
Course leaders are expert academics in their field, and the degrees are designed to prepare students for a career in sport and exercise science from day one. Alongside this, students gain valuable hands-on experience working with athletes and members of the public.
What ARU College Offer
If you’re looking to get into Sports Science with a Foundation Year, ARU College offer the following degrees:
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy
- BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education
- BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning with Rehabilitation
If you do not quite meet the entry requirements to enter university directly, feel that additional support may be needed, or come from a different academic environment to that of the UK, then a Foundation Year could be the perfect option for you.
Choosing a four-year degree with a Foundation Year will introduce you to the core skills necessary to succeed in higher education, preparing you for your Sports Science degree.
In addition to fundamental study skills, foundation year students will be introduced to the various scientific disciplines underpinning sports sciences. Modules include: Cellular Biology, Maths for Scientists, Chemistry, and Physics for Life Sciences – giving you a strong grounding in the core skills needed for your degree.