24Nov
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Birmingham City University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
If you have a passion for Physical Education and Sport, inspiring and educating young learners, and want the best possible career opportunities after graduating, then this is the course for you. The School of Education and Social Work is a leading provider of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) in the West Midlands with a strong partnership across a diverse range of secondary schools. Located in the heart of the West Midlands, you will gain practical experience in a range of schools with a rich variety of cultural and linguistic influences, religious beliefs and social diversity. The Department of Sport and Exercise, part of the School of Health Sciences, is committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of work it undertakes related to sport and exercise, sports therapy, physiotherapy and physical education and school sport. You will really value the vibrant and practice-led learning environment we create and the opportunities that we offer our students. This course will enable you to teach PE to secondary school aged pupils (11-16 year olds) and includes some post-16 enhancement. You will also benefit from the unique and strong partnership between PE and Sports and Exercise Science teacher educators and subject specialists who are at the forefront of practice in their fields.
Modules
Modules will cover topics such as: • Anatomy and Physiology • An Introduction to Physical Education • Professional Studies • School Placement • Skill Acquisition • Developing your pedagogy in Physical Education • Mastering Physical Education • Professional Enquiry
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
29Jan
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:
- X13B
- Institution code:
- B25
- Campus name:
- University House / City South Campus
- Campus code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Required subjects: One Health or Science related subject. OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points. Accepted subjects: Either this qualification or an accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be a Health or Science related subject. NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points. Accepted subjects: Childcare and Education; Children and Young People's Workforce; Health and Social Care; Early Years Education and Care. WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Required subjects: Either this qualification or an accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in a Health or Science related subject. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Occupational Health and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Interviews are currently taking place via Microsoft Teams.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | overall with no less than 5.5 in each band. |
If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on the pre-sessional English course.
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16085 | Year 1 |
| International | £16085 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Birmingham City University
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Birmingham
B5 5JU