Physical Education Secondary (With QTS) BA (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Location

Bedford Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bedford Campus

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Course info

This 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. An extensive range of practical learning experiences ensure you put theory into as a PE teacher as well as building your skill set ready for your wider professional role. **Course ...Read more

This 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. An extensive range of practical learning experiences ensure you put theory into as a PE teacher as well as building your skill set ready for your wider professional role.


Course accreditation/industry endorsement

- This course is accredited by the Department for Education (DfE).


Facilities and Specialist Equipment

- A wide range of sports facilities including the Polhill Sports Arena, an international PE venue; Alexander Sport Centre; multi-use games areas; sport science labs; and other external sports facilities across Bedford. - Mock classrooms with specialist technology so you can watch and assess your lesson. - Forest School where you can deepen your understanding of the long-term educational benefits of outdoor learning. - Specialist sensory centre for practice in teaching SEND and early years pupils. - Multi-media space for webinars and podcasting.


Partnerships and Collaborations

- We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations.- You also benefit from opportunities with our official partners, Luton Town FC and Bedford Blues RFC and Foundation, as well as other sporting organisations such as Ampthill RFC, MK Dons, Cricket East and Be Active.


Your Student Experience

- Our Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where academic staff get to know you well. We have a rich history and expertise in training PE teachers going back over 120 years. - You undertake a school placement every year, working closely with our trained mentors, many of whom are alumni of this course. - You learn through classroom experience and practical application, developing the skills you need to teach a range of physical activities to young people aged 11-16 (16-19 with enhancement). - You benefit from opportunities to teach personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education as well as another curriculum subject. - You apply the scientific principles of physical education and sport to a range of practice activities including athletics, dance, games, gymnastics, swimming and outdoor, adventurous activities. - You are taught by an experienced University teaching team at the cutting edge of theory and practice. - You participate in a field trip to develop your knowledge of teaching adventure activities in an authentic outdoor context. - We have regular visits by professionals from schools and academy chains including teachers and senior leaders; schools that support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND); and local education authorities. - There is additional support from our experienced library staff, all of whom help you throughout your student journey, and with balancing study with work and personal commitments.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
68th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
129th
Teacher Training
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
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

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

DMM Grades / Points required

Including grade B in A-level PE.

112 UCAS Tariff points

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112 UCAS Tariff points - a sports related course is preferable.

Sports-based pathway preferable.

Popular A-level subjects

Teacher Training

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
30%
English Language
25%
Physical Education
24%
Biology
15%
Mathematics
15%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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 Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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 Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£9,250 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£15,500 per year

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Students from International

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£15500 Per year

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Uni info

University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire , Luton

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CUG ranking
129th
University of Bedfordshire
Polhill Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9EA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bedford St Johns  0.9 miles away

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