Edge Hill University
PGCE Secondary Physical Education PGCE
Edge Hill University

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £31745 £31510 £36530
25-75 percentile range £26991 - £36256 £23194 - £39893 £26878 - £46535

Course Description

As a secondary school teacher in Physical Education, you’ll face heavy demands on your mind, body and time. This programme is carefully designed to prepare you fully for the physical and mental challenges you will face, giving you the skills and stamina necessary to become an assured and high quality teacher of this subject.

You will experience professional training, delivered to the highest standard, immersing you in the very latest teaching and learning pedagogies. The programme aims to develop reflective and analytical skills as well as providing practical experience in planning effective lessons and learning strategies, hands-on classroom experience, and opportunities to further deepen your own subject knowledge. You will also have the opportunity to gain key governing body awards in a range of sports.

If you have a degree in, or featuring, Physical Education, want to inspire a love of sport in secondary school pupils aged 11 to 16 and are passionate about boosting their physical and mental abilities, this is the programme for you.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Engineering

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study PGCE Secondary Physical Education, PGCE, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of Edge Hill University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Edge Hill University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #22 
    • #26 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #43 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #201 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #36 
    • #360 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #401 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all 16 university rankings of Edge Hill University

About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University is located in Ormskirk, in North East England. EHU was established in 1885 with the mission to create opportunity from knowledge. The university's commitment to providing the best possible employment opportunities for its students is reflected in their Creative Edge facility, a modern and stylish hub where collaborating businesses work on projects with students, and conduct their recruiting activity. There are extensive options for transportation here, with rail connections via Liverpool and Preston, and the Edge Link Bus which comes every 20 minutes.

List of 158 Bachelor and Master Courses from Edge Hill University - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Edge Hill University

undergraduates:
9965
postgraduates:
1920
Total:
11885
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Where is this programme taught

Ormskirk (Main Campus)
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