BA (Hons) Physical Education with QTS at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Physical education teachers play a critical role in the lives of young people, inspiring them to adopt healthier lifestyles through sport and exercise. Sport helps them to develop important life skills like teamwork and sportsmanship, and to build self-confidence and self-esteem. Our Physical Education degree leads to Qualified Teacher Status and focuses on the all-round experience and knowledge required to teach the National Curriculum for Physical Education.

What you will study

Year 1 of your course is mainly university-based, with a short secondary school placement towards the end of the year. Years 2 and 3 offer a combination of practical school experience and university-based learning. You can choose to take National Governing Body (NGB) awards and participate in sports competitions. We also offer an optional water sports module. Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. Modules include Performance in Physical Education: OAA, Gymnastics and Swimming, Performance in Physical Education: Games, Dance and Athletics, Education Studies 1: Applied Pedagogy, Learning and Teaching Through Games, Dance and Swimming, Physical Education Theory, Initial School Experience, Intermediate Professional Semester, Creating a Positive Teaching and Learning Environment, Education Studies 2: Policy and Practice, Education Studies 3: Inclusive Practice.

Career pathways

A Physical Education BA(Hons) with QTS prepares you for a career teaching physical education in secondary schools. Leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), the course develops the subject knowledge, practical experience and professional skills needed to teach the National Curriculum for Physical Education across Key Stages 3 and 4 (11–16 years).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels ABB–BCC. BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–DDM. International Baccalaureate 27 points, including three subjects at Higher level. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at distinction and 21 credits at merit. T-level Merit in any T-level. GCSEs (minimum grade C or grade 4) At least five GCSEs including English language and maths. If you don’t have the required GCSEs, an equivalency test demonstrates that you have achieved the same standard as a traditional GCSE grade C or level 4. At Brighton, we accept equivalency tests from A Star Equivalency. If you have equivalency test results from another provider, contact us at [email protected] to see if we can accept them. We cannot accept Functional Skills for teaching courses. Experience. While experience in a school is not a condition of entry for initial teacher education courses, we recommend that you take up opportunities to gain a realistic understanding of whether teaching is right for you. The Get Into Teaching School Experience Programme offers opportunities across the country to book a day’s worth of experience. Other. All offers are subject to an occupational health check and Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure check. We are committed to safeguarding and child protection.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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