8Jun
UndergraduateYou can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Sunderland has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Share your love of physical education. Train for a career where you will inspire and influence young people. Give them the motivation, confidence, competence and understanding to lead a physically active life. BSc (Hons) Physical Education with QTS is a fast-track route into teaching, taking just three years to be a fully qualified PE teacher in secondary education. Learning through classroom experience and applying theory to your teaching practice will develop the skills you need to teach young people in education. During this PE teaching degree, you'll study the scientific principles of physical education and sport, with applied practical activities while developing your expertise in the classroom; all with the support of a strong partnership between the University and your placement school.
Modules
Please visit the University's website for more information on our modules.
Assessment method
Please visit the University's website for more information on our assessment methods.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Department for Children, Schools and Families
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Secondary
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P1X1
- Institution code:
- S84
- Campus name:
- Sir Tom Cowie Campus
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are unsure whether you qualify as a UK, EU or international student, find out more in our Help and Advice article: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/help/international/your-application-and-offer/uk-eu-international/ If English is not your first language, you will also need International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no other element lower than 6.0.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
In addition to academic qualifications, you must also: Have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Disclose any criminal convictions (required by DES Circular 9/93) Complete a medical pro forma (based on DFEE Circular 8/92)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/education/physical-education-qts/#fees-and-reqs
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will also need International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no other element lower than 6.0.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Visit our website to find out about our range of Scholarships.
EU applicants that hold EU settlement/pre-settlement will be charged £9250
Provider information
University of Sunderland
Edinburgh Building, City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD