BA (Hons) Physical Education
36 monthsProgramme duration
16,840 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This multidisciplinary physical education course enables you to create a programme of study that best meets your individual career goals and learning needs. The degree provides the ideal foundation for a career in teaching, as well as a range of other exciting professions in sport.
As part of this course, you'll:
As part of this course, you'll:
- Study at our world-class sports facilities on campus, taking part in a range of physical activities across the three years
- Discover all aspects of physical education, including different teaching and learning approaches, how to work inclusively with diverse groups, and the benefits of lifelong physical activity
- Gain hands-on experience by working with young people in a variety of settings including teaching PE in primary, secondary and special schools, engaging with external organisations, and leading community groups
- Choose from a range of optional modules to develop expertise in specialist areas and enhance your employability prospects
- Apply an understanding of research into a variety of settings to explore, investigate and examine the experiences of others that you are supporting and educating
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This multidisciplinary physical education course enables you to create a programme of study that best meets your individual career goals and learning needs. The degree provides the ideal foundation for a career in teaching, as well as a range of other exciting professions in sport.
As part of this course, you'll:
As part of this course, you'll:
- Study at our world-class sports facilities on campus, taking part in a range of physical activities across the three years
- Discover all aspects of physical education, including different teaching and learning approaches, how to work inclusively with diverse groups, and the benefits of lifelong physical activity
- Gain hands-on experience by working with young people in a variety of settings including teaching PE in primary, secondary and special schools, engaging with external organisations, and leading community groups
- Choose from a range of optional modules to develop expertise in specialist areas and enhance your employability prospects
- Apply an understanding of research into a variety of settings to explore, investigate and examine the experiences of others that you are supporting and educating
Admission Requirements
54+
6+
4+
104+
GCSE English Language Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with 104-120 UCAS tariff points.
T Levels Pass overall with 104-120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.
Scottish Awards 104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.
Irish Leaving Certificate 104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.
International baccalaureate 104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
DBS Check
Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements. For important information on the UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements please refer to the Guidance on DBS and Additional Checks.
Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with 104-120 UCAS tariff points.
T Levels Pass overall with 104-120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.
Scottish Awards 104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.
Irish Leaving Certificate 104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.
International baccalaureate 104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
DBS Check
Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements. For important information on the UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements please refer to the Guidance on DBS and Additional Checks.
3 Years
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
16,840 GBP
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