BA (Hons) Physical Education at University Academy 92

Programme overview

With a Physical Education degree, you can take your passion for sport, fitness and education to the next level and become an enthusiastic physical educator, motivating others to give sport a go. The Physical Education BA (Hons) degree combines research, anatomy & physiology, sport psychology and analysis of performance with inclusive core teaching practices. You’ll learn how to deliver engaging curriculum-based PE, as well as fun extra-curricular sessions that encourage lifelong participation.

Faculty: World of Sport | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September, November, January, February, April | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (Level 4): Introduction to Teaching in Physical Education; Developing Active Lifestyles; Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology; Introduction to Sports and Exercise Psychology. Year 2 (Level 5): Analysis of Performance; Applied Research Practices; Teaching Contemporary Sports in Physical Education; Teaching Traditional Sports in Physical Education. Year 3 (Level 6): Applied Teaching and Learning in Physical Education; Strategy for School Sport and PE; Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

If you’re unsure about teaching, there are plenty of other jobs you’ll be able to apply for with a Physical Education 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 X921.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK students; full-time degree (three years) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,728 a year (2026/27). Full-time degree (three years), Sport, Media and Digital courses rate from September 2026 Source

Intake: September, November, January, February, April

Duration: 3 years full-time

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

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