Physical Education BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Physical Education BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22438 | £20448 | £24818 |
25-75 percentile range | £18849 - £25991 | £15981 - £24541 | £19498 - £30391 |
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Course Description
Learn how to educate others to become motivated, healthy, confident and physically competent. You'll enable people to take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.
This multidisciplinary physical education course enables you to create a programme of study that best meets your individual career goals and learning needs. The degree provides the ideal foundation for a career in teaching, as well as a range of other exciting professions in sport.
As part of this course, you'll:
- Study at our world-class sports facilities on campus, taking part in a range of physical activities across the three years
- Discover all aspects of physical education, including different teaching and learning approaches, how to work inclusively with diverse groups, and the benefits of lifelong physical activity
- Gain hands-on experience by working with young people in a variety of settings including teaching PE in primary, secondary and special schools, engaging with external organisations, and leading community groups
- Choose from a range of optional modules to develop expertise in specialist areas and enhance your employability prospects
- Apply an understanding of research into a variety of settings to explore, investigate and examine the experiences of others that you are supporting and educating
Find out more
As well as practical sessions which explore approaches to teaching and learning, you’ll use our specialist sports facilities to study the physiology and psychology behind human movement and behaviour. Your theoretical and practical learning will be extended by the varied employability opportunities available on the course. Your experiences will also be enhanced by work placements, guest speakers, external visits, and real-life case study assessments.
Why study Physical Education at Leeds Beckett University...
- 94% of students on BA (Hons) Physical Education were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
- Carnegie School of Sport has a long history and successful record of inspiring the next generation of sports educators and supporting world class athletes
- Our new Carnegie School of Sport’s £45m state-of-the-art building offers world class facilities and an excellent learning environment
- Employability opportunities embedded in all aspects of the course and offered throughout your three years
- Sport volunteering opportunities, which have previously included the Olympics, World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games
- Links with our Carnegie School of Education will enable you to continue your journey towards becoming a PE teacher by studying a postgraduate teaching qualification *National Student Survey 2023
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Physical Education BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Leeds Beckett University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Leeds Beckett University in related subject specific rankings.
Sports Science
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- #40
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 26 university rankings of Leeds Beckett University
About Leeds Beckett University
Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.
List of 121 Bachelor and Master Courses from Leeds Beckett University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Leeds Beckett University
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Total number of students enrolled at Leeds Beckett University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16235
- postgraduates:
- 3890
- Total:
- 20125
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Sports Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023