BSc (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport at Hartpury University

Programme overview

Make a difference to the lives of young people through physical education and school sport. Build the skills for a rewarding career, inspiring children to be more active, and improving their health and wellbeing through sport. You’ll gain valuable experience in primary and secondary schools, as well as sports clubs.

Duration: 3 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course offers a balanced range of theory and practical modules designed to give you an in-depth understanding of our national curriculum. You’ll study core modules designed to develop your skills in delivering high-quality PE across a range of activities, including: movement, games, swimming, and outdoor and adventure activities (OAA). Compulsory modules include Coaching and teaching portfolio, Introduction to exercise physiology, Introduction to sport and exercise psychology, Principles of strength and conditioning, Academic skills for sport and exercise scientists, Research and data skills in sport, Introduction to the Sports and Education Industries, Coaching children.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include PGCE Primary and Secondary; Initial Teacher Training; Teaching assistant, primary school; Camp manager/physical activity leads, Just Camps; Postgraduate study, MSc Coaching Science; Police force; Health advisor; Personal trainer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 120 UCAS tariff points, to include Biology, Sport or PE. A Levels: BBB or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include Biology, Sport or PE at grade D or above. Vocational Awards: DDM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. Access: 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. This must include nine level 3 credits at Merit or above in Biology. International Baccalaureate: 120 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, from at least two Highers at H4 or above. This must include Biology or Sport. T Level: An overall grade of Distinction, to include grade B or above in the Core component in a Science subject. T Level subjects considered are Animal Care and Management (Science Pathway), Healthcare Science and Science. Health will be considered on an individual basis.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate degree fee (UK, ROI, Crown Dependencies, BOT); integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee for BSc degrees; integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

Duration: 3 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/1f06b578-3908-bce1-4969-a8840d8b2733?academicYearId=2027

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