BA Secondary Education Physical Education 11-16 with Post 16 enhancement (with recommendation for QTS)
36 monthsProgramme duration
12,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
If you’re hoping to become a secondary school teacher in English, Maths, Science with Physics, Chemistry or biology, Religious Education, PE or Humanities you could qualify within three years through this undergraduate degree route.
Our BA (Hons) Secondary Teaching (QTS) courses offer you a gateway into the teaching profession as a qualified secondary teacher with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), allowing you to teach in England and Wales.
Our Physical Education course provides the practical, professional, and academic skills that are needed to prepare you to become a secondary school PE teacher.
You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills within a real-world school setting, with dedicated placements that allow you to gain vital experience ahead of your teaching career.
You will develop an understanding of the pedagogical practice to physically educate young people in a range of learning environments.
The course will build on your existing knowledge of sport activity and provide the opportunity to develop a sound academic foundation on which you will build your teaching skills.
You will also spend in total a 120 days of the course on school placement developing your practice in order to become an inspirational secondary teacher.
Birmingham Newman University has been training teachers for over 50 years and we look to train employable professionals who can make a difference.
You will be taught by experienced education specialists and our dedication to small teaching groups allows you develop strong professional relationships with the University teaching team. You will also be supported by our strong relationships with our local partner schools.
Our BA (Hons) Secondary Teaching (QTS) courses offer you a gateway into the teaching profession as a qualified secondary teacher with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), allowing you to teach in England and Wales.
Our Physical Education course provides the practical, professional, and academic skills that are needed to prepare you to become a secondary school PE teacher.
You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills within a real-world school setting, with dedicated placements that allow you to gain vital experience ahead of your teaching career.
You will develop an understanding of the pedagogical practice to physically educate young people in a range of learning environments.
The course will build on your existing knowledge of sport activity and provide the opportunity to develop a sound academic foundation on which you will build your teaching skills.
You will also spend in total a 120 days of the course on school placement developing your practice in order to become an inspirational secondary teacher.
Birmingham Newman University has been training teachers for over 50 years and we look to train employable professionals who can make a difference.
You will be taught by experienced education specialists and our dedication to small teaching groups allows you develop strong professional relationships with the University teaching team. You will also be supported by our strong relationships with our local partner schools.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
If you’re hoping to become a secondary school teacher in English, Maths, Science with Physics, Chemistry or biology, Religious Education, PE or Humanities you could qualify within three years through this undergraduate degree route.
Our BA (Hons) Secondary Teaching (QTS) courses offer you a gateway into the teaching profession as a qualified secondary teacher with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), allowing you to teach in England and Wales.
Our Physical Education course provides the practical, professional, and academic skills that are needed to prepare you to become a secondary school PE teacher.
You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills within a real-world school setting, with dedicated placements that allow you to gain vital experience ahead of your teaching career.
You will develop an understanding of the pedagogical practice to physically educate young people in a range of learning environments.
The course will build on your existing knowledge of sport activity and provide the opportunity to develop a sound academic foundation on which you will build your teaching skills.
You will also spend in total a 120 days of the course on school placement developing your practice in order to become an inspirational secondary teacher.
Birmingham Newman University has been training teachers for over 50 years and we look to train employable professionals who can make a difference.
You will be taught by experienced education specialists and our dedication to small teaching groups allows you develop strong professional relationships with the University teaching team. You will also be supported by our strong relationships with our local partner schools.
Our BA (Hons) Secondary Teaching (QTS) courses offer you a gateway into the teaching profession as a qualified secondary teacher with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), allowing you to teach in England and Wales.
Our Physical Education course provides the practical, professional, and academic skills that are needed to prepare you to become a secondary school PE teacher.
You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills within a real-world school setting, with dedicated placements that allow you to gain vital experience ahead of your teaching career.
You will develop an understanding of the pedagogical practice to physically educate young people in a range of learning environments.
The course will build on your existing knowledge of sport activity and provide the opportunity to develop a sound academic foundation on which you will build your teaching skills.
You will also spend in total a 120 days of the course on school placement developing your practice in order to become an inspirational secondary teacher.
Birmingham Newman University has been training teachers for over 50 years and we look to train employable professionals who can make a difference.
You will be taught by experienced education specialists and our dedication to small teaching groups allows you develop strong professional relationships with the University teaching team. You will also be supported by our strong relationships with our local partner schools.
Admission Requirements
112+
6+
We welcome students from all backgrounds and accept a wide range of qualifications. If yours aren’t listed, don’t worry – our Admissions Team can help you explore your options. See full entry requirements.
• A-Level: Grade profile of BBC or 112 UCAS Tariff Points in the named degree subject area. • BTEC: Grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended National Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. • T-levels: A T-level with an overall Merit grade.
Specific GCSE requirements:
• GCSE/IGCSE English language and maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent
If English is not your first language, you must have the following IELTS score:
· Undergraduate courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
Other English language qualifications are also accepted. Please contact admissions for further information.
Non-Academic Requirements:
Success at Interview. The Admissions team will use the course entry requirements, as well as your personal statement, reference and any work experience information, to shortlist and invite successful candidates for interview. Candidates will be assessed at interview on their motivation and understanding of the role of a teacher.
Occupational Health Clearance. Candidates must receive a satisfactory occupational health clearance prior to commencing the course.
DBS Clearance. Candidates must receive a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring System check prior to commencing the course.
• A-Level: Grade profile of BBC or 112 UCAS Tariff Points in the named degree subject area. • BTEC: Grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended National Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. • T-levels: A T-level with an overall Merit grade.
Specific GCSE requirements:
• GCSE/IGCSE English language and maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent
If English is not your first language, you must have the following IELTS score:
· Undergraduate courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
Other English language qualifications are also accepted. Please contact admissions for further information.
Non-Academic Requirements:
Success at Interview. The Admissions team will use the course entry requirements, as well as your personal statement, reference and any work experience information, to shortlist and invite successful candidates for interview. Candidates will be assessed at interview on their motivation and understanding of the role of a teacher.
Occupational Health Clearance. Candidates must receive a satisfactory occupational health clearance prior to commencing the course.
DBS Clearance. Candidates must receive a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring System check prior to commencing the course.
3 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
12,500 GBP
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