University of Lincoln

BSc (Hons) Sport and Physical Education

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) Sport and Physical Education degree is aimed at those with an interest in pursuing a career within the education or youth sport sector. Many of our students upon graduating successfully continue into initial teacher training in both the primary and secondary sectors but many others also pursue careers within coaching, sport science, the uniformed forces, physiotherapy, civil service or further studies such as Master's or PhD Programmes. The degree is versatile in its nature and supports the development of transferable skills which are aligned to a wide range of careers.

Key highlights

  • Aimed at careers in the education or youth sport sector
  • Many graduates progress to primary or secondary initial teacher training
  • Develops transferable skills aligned to a wide range of careers
  • Graduates also pursue coaching, sport science, physiotherapy and civil service
  • Prepares students for further study at Master's or PhD level

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96-104 — UK: 96 to 104 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: CCC to BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96 to 104 UCAS points to be achieved…
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — UK: 96 to 104 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: CCC to BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96 to 104 UCAS points to be achieved…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — UK: 96 to 104 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: CCC to BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96 to 104 UCAS points to be achieved…
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
  • A-level: CCC-BCC — UK: 96 to 104 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: CCC to BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96 to 104 UCAS points to be achieved…
  • International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…

Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Primary school teacher (after initial teacher training)
  • Secondary PE teacher (after initial teacher training)
  • Sports coach
  • Sport scientist
  • Armed forces officer
  • Civil servant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 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 Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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