BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary) (with QTS) at University of Bedfordshire

Programme overview

This three-year degree supports you to become a teaching professional who can influence change, inspire young people and progress into a career in physical education. It develops student teachers with a deep understanding of why, how and who they are teaching, with classroom experience including a school placement every year.

Faculty: School of Education and English | Department: Education with QTS | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Teaching, learning and inclusion in PE; Developing pedagogical approaches for competition, health and adventure; Teaching accredited courses in PE; Mastering pedagogical approaches for competition, health and adventure; Teacher’s wider professional responsibilities; Supporting teaching and learning in schools; Promoting physical activity, health and wellbeing in schools; Working in education; Dissertation project.

Career pathways

Graduates qualify as PE teachers, with high local and national demand and many taking on leadership responsibilities within schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE grade 4 (C) English. GCSE grade 4 (C) Maths. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required. UCAS code: X1C6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2027/28 is £18,150 per year. Source

Intake: September

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