BA Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport top up

The BA Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport (top-up) at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed for individuals who have a relevant foundation degree. The course provides students with the skills and knowledge required to achieve a full BA Honours in physical education and sport in one year, preparing them for various roles in the field.

The course covers modules such as research methods, contemporary issues, pedagogy, and independent inquiry, combining theoretical insight with practical skills. It is suitable for those who want to progress their careers in teaching, coaching, or the leisure and health industries.

Learning methods include workplace-based tasks and structured study days, while assessments consist of portfolios, reports, essays, and a final research project with no examinations involved. This course allows you to work whilst you learn by attending the university one day per week, with links to  Active Kent and Medway.

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is a public research university located in Canterbury, Kent, England. The university was founded as a Church of England college for teacher training in 1962 and gained university status in 2005. It has a student population of approximately 22,000.

CCCU features a welcoming campus community and provides specialist resources, including SportsLab, sports performance labs, and the Polofarm Sports Club, which features indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The university has maintained a strong reputation for student learning, teacher training, education, and employability.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas such as medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts, maintaining an applied, research-informed learning approach.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, which should contain their reasons for applying to the course and any academic or professional experience. A reference from an academic or employer is required. Students can also upload a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants generally require a relevant Foundation Degree qualification or equivalent..
• Additionally, a professional experience in educational or sports environments may also be taken into account.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

The tuition fee for this course at Canterbury Christ Church University is £15,500  for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may change.

Canterbury Christ Church University awards scholarships to international students to support them financially. Some of these scholarships, including the Academic Excellence Scholarship, the Career Development Fund, the Bell Scholarship and others, are offered to students when certain eligibility criteria are met.

Graduates with a BA in Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport (top-up) can work as:

• Physical Education Teacher
• Sports Scientist
• Performance Analyst
• Coaching Specialist
• Health Promotion Officer
• Sports Development Coordinator

Interested applicants can apply for the course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.