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Physical Education and School Sport (non QTS)
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
If you enjoy being physically active and you want to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with children and teenagers, you may be a perfect candidate for a career in PE teaching.
The BA (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport (non QTS) degree will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to challenge outdated notions of physical education and thus play a part in creating the next generation of healthy and physically literate individuals. The programme is designed to allow you to explore a variety of teaching options to enable you to make an informed decision about your career aspirations. Through this physical education degree, you will experience a blend of theoretical study, practical application and school-based placements.
In your second year, you will undertake a 100-hour placement in a school setting. You can choose to carry out your placement in either a primary school, a secondary school or a school focused on pupils with special needs (SEND). You can also choose to split your placement between different schools.
Throughout the programme you will be engaging with pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching) from both a theoretical and a practical perspective through delivering a diverse range of physical activities to children and young people in
school settings. In each year of your degree, you will gain different types of experience in working with pupils.
Why study at Marjon?
• First-class facilities used by world-class athletes
• Small, person-focused university
• No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
• No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)
• No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
Modules
1st Year
Becoming a Sports Coach or a Physical Education Teacher
Fundamental movement skills
Sports science principles of growth and development
Sport coaching and the coaching process
PE, Physical Activity, Health and Lifelong Participation
International studies in sport and physical education
2nd Year
Engaging with Employability: Work based learning (placement)
Physical education through the environment
Pedagogy and performance in physical education
Learning theory and the learner
Planning and assessment through physical activity
Research methods in sport and physical education
3rd Year
Pedagogy in practice
Diversity in physical education
Thematic learning in education*
Working with Children and Young People with Different Needs
Honours project (dissertation)
Assessment method
Formative Tasks, Essay, Presentation or Poster Presentation, Portfolio, Exam/Seen Exam/Multi-Choice, Report, Oral Assessment, Practical Performance, Extended Evaluation, Case Study, Learning Resource, Article (writing for an audience), Review of Literature, Action Research Project
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- XC63
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Plymouth Marjon University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- XC63
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
Must be achieved from 3 A levels, BTECs or other acceptable Level 3 qualifications
A level - CCC - BBC
Excluding General Studies
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
or a combination of BTEC Level 3 grades
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range
AS
We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs
General Studies is excluded.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification
T Level - Pass (C and above) - M
Other Level 3 qualifications will be considered
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | 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
EU applicants will be classed as International unless they have Pre-settled or Settled status.
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