Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development BA (Hons)
St Mary's University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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3 Years

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

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**Support young people in sport with our hands-on Physical Education, Sport, and Youth Development degree**Kickstart a career in teaching, coaching, or sport development with our Physical Education, Sport, and Youth Development degree. You will develop a solid foundation in topics like teaching and coaching pedagogy, sociology, and the holistic development of young people.**Hands-on learning**Our physical education, sport, and youth development course will blend theory and practical ...Read more


Support young people in sport with our hands-on Physical Education, Sport, and Youth Development degree

Kickstart a career in teaching, coaching, or sport development with our Physical Education, Sport, and Youth Development degree. You will develop a solid foundation in topics like teaching and coaching pedagogy, sociology, and the holistic development of young people.


Hands-on learning

Our physical education, sport, and youth development course will blend theory and practical application, allowing you to learn hands-on. For example, you will take part in school-based lessons and applied activity sessions.


Support from experts

We have an excellent reputation for physical education and sport. You will learn from a team of lecturers with a wide range of expertise in:- physical education (PE)- sports coaching- sport sociology- adapted PE & disability sport- dance.Our academics are also devoted to your personal and professional growth. Our student, Sophy, tells us that their tutors "always offered support and encouraged us to push [our] boundaries".


Work placements: build professional experience

You will complete a work placement to apply your learning to a professional environment. We have strong links with over 200 schools, as well as National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and sports clubs in elite and disability sport.


Postgraduate progression

Following your Physical Education, Sport, and Youth Development degree, any student meeting the entry requirements at the time of application will be offered the opportunity to interview for the PGCE Secondary PE programme.

Key stats

Psychology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
87/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
101st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
72nd
Sport and Exercise Sciences
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Lauren
26 Feb 24

Great community feeling and very inclusive..Read more

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Ellen
14 Oct 22

I love the community feel, and the support available when needed. The food in the ref could be..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 - 28 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

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

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

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

We will generally make you an offer if your predicted grades are at the top of this range and you meet any subject specific requirements (where applicable). If your predicted grades are towards the lower end of this range we can still consider your application but will also take into account subjects studied at Level 3, your GCSE (or equivalent) profile and/or relevant non-academic achievements, references and your motivation for study.

Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits including 45 credits at Level 3

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Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

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

Physical Education
56%
Psychology
27%
Geography
18%
Biology
14%
Business Studies
12%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£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 England

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

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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

£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

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

Students from Northern Ireland

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

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

£16,320 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 EU

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

£16,320 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 International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16320 Per year

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Lauren
26 Feb 24
Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development BA (Hons)
Great community feeling and very inclusive...
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Ellen
14 Oct 22
Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development BA (Hons)
I love the community feel, and the support available when needed. The food in the ref could be...
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St Mary's University
St Mary's University Waldegrave Road Twickenham Hounslow TW1 4SX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Strawberry Hill  0.2 miles away
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