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Physical Education & Sport

BA (Hons)
Duration
3 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
C5X1
Delivery
In-person
Foundation year available

Do you have a passion for sport and inspiring young people to get active? This degree will equip you with the skills to lead, teach, and motivate through movement, setting you on the path to an exciting career in education or youth sports.

Why study with us

  • 100%
    of students are satisfied with the teaching on the course
    National Student Survey (Sport Coaching and Leadership)
    2024
  • 100%
    of students are satisfied with the learning opportunities on the course
    National Student Survey (Sport Coaching and Leadership)
    2024
  • You’ll be taught by academics who are at the forefront of research and have real experience in schools.
  • Gain opportunities to take part in unique experiences such as residentials in Snowdonia. You could also choose to study abroad for a year, in places like the USA and Australia.
  • You’ll grow your skills and experience through industry placements, conferences, and opportunities to work with local and national groups.
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What you'll do

  • You'll learn how to plan, deliver and assess Physical Education lessons. Plus you'll consider the wider impact of sport on society.
  • Gain practical skills to help you excel in physical education and sport environments, including opportunities to work with local schools, organisations and international partners.
  • Benefit from our network to boost your experience of leadership and teaching, gaining the skills you need to support your chosen career.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Physical education and sport facilities

Dr Alan Thomson
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Physical Education
Dr Jess Macbeth
Senior Lecturer in Sports Studies
Dr Andrew Sprake
Lecturer in Sport and Physical Education
Dan Orwin
Lecturer in Physical Education & Sport
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Careers with a physical education degree

The BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sport degree is an ideal starting point for a wide range of careers. Studying this degree could lead to a career in teaching, coaching, personal training, public services and health.  

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS points: 112 – 128 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM
  • BTEC Diploma: DD*
  • Pass Access Course: 112- 128 UCAS Points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112 - 128 points from Higher Level Subjects
  • T Level: M
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
  • UCAS: 112-128 points at
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM
  • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in Applied Science
  • Pass Access Course: 112-128 UCAS points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 112 - 128 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects
  • T Level Science with an overall grade M
  • IELTS: 6.5 with no component lower than 6.0
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English language or equivalent.

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,535 per year
Sandwich year£1,575 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,587 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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