Physical Education (Secondary) (with QTS) BA (Hons)
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This three-year degree is designed to support graduates to become teaching professionals who can influence change, inspire young people and progress into a successful career in physical education. It develops student teachers who have a deep understanding of why, how and who they are teaching through a broad but deep curriculum. You put theory into practice through classroom experience and practice, including a school placement every year, building your skillset ready for your wider professional role as a PE teacher.
This course is accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) and successfully completing the course allows you to apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as a PE teacher. As one of the largest providers of teacher education in the eastern region, we have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations, including lead training partnership agreements for closer collaborations.
Key highlights
- Leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status as a PE teacher
- Accredited by the Department for Education (DfE)
- School placement in every year of study
- Partnerships with more than 500 schools and associated organisations
- Lead training partnership agreements for closer school collaboration
- Theory put into practice through classroom experience
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent GCSE grade 4 English (or a C) GCSE grade 4 Maths (or a C)Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are requir…
- GCSE: 4 — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …GCSE grade 4 Maths (or a C)Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
- Additional condition: occupational_health — …Maths (or a C)Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary PE teacher
- Head of physical education
- School sports coordinator
- Sports development officer
- Youth sport coach
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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