Physical Education and School Sport MA

University of Central Lancashire

Course modalities offered

On campus - h Preston Campus
Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 2 years

On campus - h Preston Campus
Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 1 years

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	72%
Salary after 15 months	£23000
Number of students	28 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	20% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Physical Education and School Sport MA who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Preston Campus
Degree	Master of Arts, MA
Subject	Sports Studies, Education Studies

Student Satisfaction	72%
Salary after 15 months	£23000
Number of students	28 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	20% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Physical Education and School Sport MA who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Preston Campus
Degree	Master of Arts, MA
Subject	Sports Studies, Education Studies

Admission advice for international students

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Physical Education and School Sport MA at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.

Overall student satisfaction

72 /100

25 total respondents

	University of Central Lancashire, Physical Education and School Sport MA	Average review score among all Sports Studies courses in the UK
Explanations	100	92
Interesting courses	96	82
Intellectually stimulating	91	82
Challenged to do my best	96	86
Depth of concepts	96	87
Builds on previous learnings	96	89
Joined ideas from different topics	96	86
Balance directed/independent study	78	78
Applicability of course content	96	86
Clear criteria in markings	87	83
Fair assessment	91	83
Tests reflected your learning	91	81
Timely feedback	65	90
Helpful feedback	96	77
Approachability of teachers	91	83
Support from teachers	100	86
Organisation of courses	87	73
Communication of changes	95	76
IT facilities	83	86
Library	90	91
Course specific resources	90	86
Student feedback opportunities	95	81
Student feedback valued	95	76
Student's feedback acted upon	90	66
Work of student union	86	74
Mental wellbeing services	94	73
Overall satisfaction	72	76

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Architecture, Building and Planning

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Architecture 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	£23000	£23000	£27500
25-75 percentile range	£19000 - £28000	£18000 - £30000	£22500 - £37500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Architecture, Building and Planning courses of University of Central Lancashire

Salary of all UK Graduates of Architecture, Building and Planning

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£23131	£25010	£28792
25-75 percentile range	£20700 - £25694	£19794 - £30100	£23742 - £35267

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Architecture, Building and Planning courses in the UK

Course Description

Do you want to elevate your career in Physical Education? Our MA in Physical Education and School Sport aims to enhance your theoretical understanding and applied practice of Physical Education and school-based Leadership.

Regardless of whether you’re an aspiring or newly qualified teacher, a PE specialist or non-specialist, a current or aspiring educational leader and in whichever phase of education you currently work, this course offers a personalised professional development pathway to help you achieve your career goals.
Through applied learning and professional inquiry, you will be encouraged to dive deep into your personal values and beliefs in order to reveal and refine your professional identity and philosophy. Through the sociological, political and micropolitical analysis of Physical Education and Leadership, you will develop a heightened awareness of the wider landscape and culture of education as well as the everyday realities of leading for change.
You will also conduct your own professional inquiry into an area or areas of your choice. This will be within Physical Education, Sport and/or Leadership. Topics could include philosophy, sociology, pedagogy, politics, social justice, models-based practice, inclusion, socialisation and more.
With an outstanding commitment to student wellbeing, and a course team with experience of teaching, leadership, management, research and consultancy, the MA in Physical Education and School Sport is well-positioned to enhance your subject knowledge and transferable skills which are essential for all professionals working in 21st century education.

Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.

Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.

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.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	Graduates of this course	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Architecture, Building and Planning
Total respondents	20	2100
Unemployed	20%	4%
Studying	10%	5%
Working	50%	76%
Both studying and working	15%	8%
No information	0%	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	40%	60%
Utilise skills from studies	60%	40%
Work is meaningful	65%	35%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of University of Central Lancashire

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	40%
Non highly-skilled jobs	50%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	10%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Physical Education and School Sport MA at University of Central Lancashire

35%	Elementary occupations
15%	Skilled trades occupations
10%	Business and public service associate professionals
10%	Administrative occupations
10%	Managers, directors and senior officials
10%	Sales occupations
10%	Teaching Professionals

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	38%	62%	0%
year 2	38%	62%	0%
year 3	37%	63%	0%

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 129

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	5
64-79	10
80-95	10
96-111	20
112-127	10
128-143	15
144-159	15
160-175	15
176-191	0
192-207	5
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- 2.5
- Others - Further English courses
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- 5.5
- Graduate Degrees Engineering, some science
- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Engineering, some science
- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing

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

Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field.

Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme.

**IELTS: Score of 6**0 or above.

A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course.

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.

Education

- #55
- #67
Education

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
- #54
- #70
Education

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #47
- #401
Education

THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
- #47
- #490
Education

URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 28 university rankings of University of Central Lancashire

About University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.

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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire

Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 16990
postgraduates:: 4915
Total:: 21905

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

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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