PGCE (Secondary) Physical Education at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Physical education helps students develop skills like cooperation, leadership and resilience as they work together and push their limits. PE teachers guide their students through sport, exercises and activities, enabling them to learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and discovering the joy of movement. Our Secondary Physical Education PGCE leads to QTS – the professional teaching qualification.

Faculty: School of Education | Department: Teaching (postgraduate) | Duration: full-time: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

When studying with us at the university, you’ll experience and learn how to teach practical physical education through The A-list of physical activities. These include physical activities considered to be less conventional compared to more established types of activities.

Career pathways

A (Secondary) Physical Education PGCE at Brighton prepares you for a career teaching physical education in secondary schools. Leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), the course develops the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to help young people develop teamwork, leadership, resilience and an understanding of healthy, active lifestyles through sport and physical activity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree. Normally an honours degree or equivalent qualification in the subject specialism or a subject that is directly relevant. GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4). At least 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. International student application deadline. The deadline for international applicants is late May. This deadline is in place to ensure sufficient time for the visa process to be completed before the course starts in early September. How can I develop my subject knowledge?. You are encouraged to gain a range of National Governing Body coaching qualifications before beginning this course, particularly in swimming, trampolining and athletics. What should I include in my personal statement?.

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

Duration: full-time: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training

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