BA (Hons) Physical Education (Accelerated) at University Academy 92

Programme overview

With our accelerated PE degree, you can take your passion for sport, fitness and education to the next level and become an enthusiastic sports practitioner in just two years. The 2-year course combines research, anatomy & physiology, sport psychology, and analysis of performance with inclusive core teaching practices – just the same as our standard 3-year degree. You’ll explore how to deliver engaging curriculum-based PE, as well as extra-curricular sessions that encourage lifelong participation.

Faculty: World of Sport | Duration: 2 years full-time (accelerated) | Study mode: full-time (accelerated) | Intake: September, January, April | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Introduction to Teaching in Physical Education; Developing Active Lifestyles; Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology; Introduction to Sports and Exercise Psychology. Level 5: Analysis of Performance; Applied Research Practices; Teaching Contemporary Sports in Physical Education; Teaching Traditional Sports in Physical Education. Level 6: Applied Teaching and Learning in Physical Education; Strategy for School Sport and PE; Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

But if you’re keen to get stuck in sooner, there are plenty of jobs you can dive into straight after an accelerated BA (Hons) degree. You might want to go into community sports coaching, community outreach activities, youth work, charity work, or become a fitness instructor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 UCAS points (A Levels BCC; BTEC National Extended Diploma DMM; BTEC Diploma D*D; T Levels M; Scottish Advanced Highers AB; IB 28 points with 14 from Higher Level Subjects). 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English Language (Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths accepted). Non-tariff qualifications and work/life experience are considered individually, and a Contextual Admissions Policy applies. An enhanced DBS application is required. International: IELTS 6.5 overall with no section lower than 5.5. UCAS code X221.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,750 a year (2026/27). UK students starting an accelerated degree in September or November 2026 Source

International applicants: GBP 25,447 a year (2026/27). Accelerated degree (two years), fee from September 2026; fixed for course duration for international students Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 2 years full-time (accelerated)

Apply through the official page: https://ua92.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate/apply-to-ua92/how-to-apply/

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