Physical Education with QTS (Secondary)

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sport and exercise science

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

About this course

Physical education teachers play a critical role in the lives of young people, inspiring them to adopt healthier lifestyles through sport and exercise. Sport helps them to develop important life skills like teamwork and sportsmanship, and to build self confidence and self esteem.

Our Physical Education degree leads to Qualified Teacher Status and focuses on the all-round experience and knowledge required to teach the National Curriculum for Physical Education.

We're rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted and offer extensive sport facilities, varied placements, opportunities to gain additional NGB awards, and work with children during inclusive festivals, team-building days, and outdoor adventure activity sessions.

Top reasons to choose this course

  • Train to teach with an Ofsted ‘outstanding’ provider.

  • School placements in each year of the degree.

  • Additional opportunities to work with school pupils throughout the degree.

  • Gain the experience and knowledge required to teach the National Curriculum for Physical Education.

  • Extensive on-site sport facilities.

  • Opportunities to take NGB (National Governing Body) awards.

  • 2nd in the UK for education courses in the Guardian University Guide 2025
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DDM - DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3431 Sports players
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science