Hartpury University and Hartpury College
Physical Education and School Sport (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Hartpury University and Hartpury College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Physical Education and School Sport (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at Hartpury University and Hartpury College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Overall student satisfaction
86 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Sport and Exercise Sciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20500 £21500 £26000
25-75 percentile range £16500 - £26000 £17000 - £26000 £21000 - £32000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22438 £20448 £24818
25-75 percentile range £18849 - £25991 £15981 - £24541 £19498 - £30391

Course Description

Make a difference to the lives of young people through physical education and school sport. Build the skills for a rewarding career, inspiring children to be more active, and improving their health and wellbeing through sport.

The foundation year entry provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It’s ideal for those who need to gain subject-specific knowledge and skills in order to progress with the full BSc qualification.

You’ll gain valuable experience in primary and secondary schools, as well as sports clubs. Work alongside and learn from experienced staff, and learn skills suited to a range of key stages and school types.

Immerse yourself in a campus that’s alive with sport, and take full advantage of our purpose-built outdoor classroom, and new £8.8m sports academy facilities. Benefit from partnerships with local organisations, including schools, sports clubs and national bodies.

Alongside your studies you’ll have the chance to strengthen your CV through additional qualifications, such as the FA Primary Teachers Award, hockey teacher’s award, as well as RFU coaching levels. You could also achieve the Level 5 Certificate in Primary PE Specialism.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Physical Education and School Sport (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at Hartpury University and Hartpury College

15% Customer service occupations
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Skilled trades occupations
10% Elementary occupations
10% Animal care and control services
5% Protective service occupations
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Elementary occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

We have a strong global community, with students and staff from over 60 countries. Our dedicated International team will support you through every step of your university journey – from initial enquiry to enrolment and graduation. They’ll guide you through living and learning in the UK, making your application, visas, student finance, accommodation and much more. They’ll also arrange for you to be collected from your airport or train station on arrival and support you to settle in to university life in your first term. As an international student, you’re guaranteed accommodation in your first year.

Studying a degree is a worthwhile investment, providing opportunities and experiences to help you to carve out a rewarding and successful future. We know that accessing funding, in the form of loans, grants, bursaries and scholarships, can make studying a degree possible for many students. Alongside government loans, Hartpury University and our partners offer a range of financial support packages to eligible students applying for our courses. Please visit our student finance page for more information on what’s on offer to help you with your study costs: http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/facilities/life-at-hartpury/finance/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Physical Education and School Sport (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Physical Education and School Sport (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £16500 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £16500 year 1

Additional fee information

Home fees for Sandwich Year £925

International/EU fees for Sandwich Year £4,400

Maximum part time fees (home students only) £6,935

These fees are subject to approval in the Access and Participation Plan, and the OfS.

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.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of Hartpury University and Hartpury College in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Hartpury University and Hartpury College in related subject specific rankings.

Sports Science

    • #10 
    • #14 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 4 university rankings of Hartpury University and Hartpury College

About Hartpury University and Hartpury College

Hartpury University is an animal and veterinary education centre located in the town of the same name, just ten minutes away from Gloucester by car. Among the programme options available here, prospective students can expect to find curriculums related to veterinary nursing, equine sciences, animals in sport, and more.

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Student composition of Hartpury University and Hartpury College

undergraduates:
2005
postgraduates:
140
Total:
2145
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