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Physical Education and School Sport at Hartpury University - UCAS

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Course summary

Make a difference to the lives of young people through physical education and school sport. Build the skills for a rewarding career, inspiring children to be more active, and improving their health and wellbeing through sport. Immerse yourself in a vibrant campus brimming with sports activities, and make the most of our purpose built outdoor classroom and brand-new £8.8m sports academy facilities. Benefit from our partnerships with local organisations, including schools, sports clubs, and national bodies and experience supporting sporting events. Alongside your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your CV with additional qualifications such as the LTA teacher training award, Level 1 certificate in coaching rounders and FA secondary school teachers award. You’ll develop your teaching skills in a range of learning environments such as the swimming pool and outdoor classroom. This course is perfect for aspiring PE teachers and those who wish to work with young people to develop their health, wellbeing and physical literacy.

Modules

Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future. Modules include: Coaching and teaching portfolio, Introduction to exercise physiology, Introduction to sport and exercise psychology, Principles of strength and conditioning, Academic skills for sport and exercise scientists, Research and data skills in sport, Introduction to the Sports and Education Industries, Coaching children, Pedagogy in action, School sports development, Developing the professional profile, The sport and exercise scientist, The sport and exercise researcher, Professional development in sport, Advancing the professional profile and Sport research project. Modules are sometimes subject to change. Optional modules change each year - you can attend introductory sessions before deciding which ones to study. For more information, please visit https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-physical-education-and-school-sport/


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C610
Institution code:
H22
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

International applicants

We have a strong global community, with students and staff from over 60 countries. Our dedicated International team will support you through every step of your university journey – from initial enquiry to enrolment and graduation. They’ll guide you through living and learning in the UK, making your application, visas, student finance, accommodation and much more. You’ll be welcomed to an International Orientation weekend, where they’ll arrange for you to be collected from your airport on arrival and support you to settle in to university life in your first term. As an international student, you’re guaranteed accommodation in your first year, see website for terms and conditions.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

In addition to the above, we require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), to include English and Maths. We will consider equivalencies including but not limited to functional skills level 2, Irish Ordinary level, National 5s, IB standard level. We will consider combinations of level three qualifications. We welcome applications from individuals with equivalent, non-UK qualifications and mature students (over 21). We may interview as part of the application process. The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 96 UCAS tariff points, providing this is combined with relevant experience.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £18150 Year 1
International £18150 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For full fee details including sandwich year, international tuition fees and additional costs relating to this programme please visit the course page on our website.

Sponsorship information

Studying a degree is a worthwhile investment, providing opportunities and experiences to help you to carve out a rewarding and successful future. We know that accessing funding, in the form of loans, grants, bursaries and scholarships, can make studying a degree possible for many students. Alongside government loans, Hartpury University and our partners offer a range of financial support packages to eligible students applying for our courses. Please visit our student finance page for more information on what’s on offer to help you with your study costs: http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/facilities/life-at-hartpury/finance/

Physical Education and School Sport at Hartpury University - UCAS