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University of Brighton

UCAS Code: X1C6 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

B,B,B-B,C,C

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4). At least five GCSEs including English language and maths. Students must be in the process of re-taking the required GCSE(s).

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

Must include three subjects at Higher Level.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM-DMM

T Level

M

Education and Childcare, Health, Healthcare Science or Science T Level accepted for this course.

UCAS Tariff

104-120

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About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Sport and exercise sciences

**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

Modules

Year 1
Performance in Physical Education: OAA, Gymnastics and Swimming
Performance in Physical Education: Games, Dance and Athletics
Education Studies 1: Applied Pedagogy
Learning and Teaching Through Games, Dance and Swimming
Learning and Teaching Through Athletics, Gymnastics and Adventurous Activities
Physical Education Theory
Initial School Experience

Year 2
Core modules:
Education Studies: Policy and Practice
Creating a Positive Teaching and Learning Environment
Intermediate Professional Semester

Options*:
Practical Performance
Primary Physical Education: Theory and Practice of Teaching KS1 and KS2 PE
Globalisation and Sport
Sport for Development and Peace

Final year
Core modules:
Education Studies 3: Inclusive Practice
Physical Education in the 14–19 Curriculum
Final Professional Semester

Options*:
Physical Practical Activity
Primary Physical Education: Active Learning in the Primary Setting

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
EU
£17,250
per year
International
£17,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Brighton

Department:

School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

74%
Sport and exercise sciences

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Sport and exercise sciences

Teaching and learning

79%
Staff make the subject interesting
89%
Staff are good at explaining things
79%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
76%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

65%
Library resources
85%
IT resources
88%
Course specific equipment and facilities
52%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

95%
UK students
5%
International students
58%
Male students
42%
Female students
82%
2:1 or above
13%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
C

After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Sport and exercise sciences

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£20,000
high
Average annual salary
98%
med
Employed or in further education
65%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

27%
Teaching and educational professionals
21%
Sports and fitness occupations
9%
Childcare and related personal services

One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Sport and exercise sciences

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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