Physical Education in Secondary Education (11-16 with Enhancement) (with QTS) BEd (Hons)
Plymouth Marjon University
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Bachelor of Education (with Honours) - BEd (Hons)

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23-SEP-24

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Education (with Honours) - BEd (Hons)

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23-SEP-24

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Course info

This unique and popular course is designed to enable you to become a specialist physical education teacher at secondary level. It combines an Honours degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) so you can begin your career immediately once you have passed the three-year course. You will study the scientific and social aspects of Physical Education and sport, and explore these through practical activities. You will develop a wide range of subject knowledge to help you to encourage all pupils into ...Read more

This unique and popular course is designed to enable you to become a specialist physical education teacher at secondary level. It combines an Honours degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) so you can begin your career immediately once you have passed the three-year course. You will study the scientific and social aspects of Physical Education and sport, and explore these through practical activities. You will develop a wide range of subject knowledge to help you to encourage all pupils into activity, from traditional team sports, to alternative sports, to outdoor adventure and aesthetic activities.


Why this course at Marjon?

• 100% of students go on to work or study within six months of finishing (Unistats 2018).
• Study at a University which specializes in both teaching and sport, on the only three year Physical Education BEd (Hons) course in the country.
• Course designed in conjunction with school staff.
• School experience every year in a wide variety of partner schools.
• Intensive course, working closely with tutors, teachers and pupils to help start your career as a confident NQT.
• Gain an enhancement by teaching a second subject, for example in maths or English, and enhance your employability.


What might I become?

This degree is fully focused on enabling you to become a PE teacher in a secondary school. Our excellent reputation, strong links with partner schools and large numbers of alumni mean our students quickly find teaching positions.


Find out more at Open Day

Open Day is your opportunity to find out more about studying Physical Education in Secondary Education at Marjon. You’ll meet lecturers, look around our world class Sport & Health Centre and find out why Marjon graduates are the top earning education graduates in the South West


. Our student life talks will help you prepare to go to university, covering topics such as careers, funding, sport and our award winning on-campus student support service. You can also take a tour of the campus with a current student and find out about the student-led clubs and societies.

Book on to an Open Day at: www.marjon.ac.uk/open-day


Why study at Marjon?**
• First-class facilities used by world-class athletes
• Small, person-focused university
• No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
• No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)
• No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)

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WUSCA ranking
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These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
24/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
63rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
116th
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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100%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Teacher Training graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Teacher Training graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Amy
07 Feb 24

I feel the standard of the facilities is great! The location is a downfall with the uni being so out of the way, but we’ve learned to live with it. I feel because of this, parking..Read more

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William
02 Feb 24

I have loved my time at uni so far. The uni was welcoming during freshers and made it a great experience for all with the numerous events that took place during that period. In..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

AS:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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M Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies

Must be achieved from 3 A levels, BTECs or other acceptable Level 3 qualifications

Pass with 30-42 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction with a minimum of 18 credits at Distinction

We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECsGeneral Studies is excluded.

GCSE English Language Grade C or 4 and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or 4

or a combination of BTEC Level 3 grades

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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£14,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£14,500 per year

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Students from International

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Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University , Plymouth

Plymouth Marjon University (also known as the University of St Mark and St John, and colloquially referred to as ‘Marjon’) is a...

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Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  2.1 miles away

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