BSc (Hons) Physical Education, Sport and Health with a Year Abroad

Course Overview

Embark on a dynamic journey in Physical Education (PE), Sport, and Health at UEA, where theoretical knowledge merges seamlessly with practical skills. This degree unlocks a realm of possibilities, inviting you to shape the future of PE, sport, and physical activity. Immerse yourself in an educational experience that sparks creativity and fuels your passion for a transformative career.

Choose the School of Education and Lifelong Learning at UEA to work with experts in PE, elite performance, and health promotion who lead research and practice in these fields. We blend training in personal and professional development, providing real-world experience and cutting-edge knowledge. Realise your potential in PE, sport and health with UEA.

Deepen your academic experience by learning about physical education, sport, and health in a new country. With global learning opportunities in Europe, Asia, Australasia and North America , you can explore new cultures and build new connections to stand out to prospective employers, as well as adding new skills and experiences to your CV.

Dive into UEA's SportsPark, a premier multimillion-pound facility on a Green Flag campus dedicated to promoting sport, health, and physical activity. Experience off-site adventures to North Norfolk Coast, Thetford Forest, and Norfolk Snow Sports Club. Benefit from collaborations with local organisations like Norwich City Football Club, all of which make UEA the ultimate destination for sport.

Explore exceptional graduate opportunities in our top-ranked program. Gain nationally accredited awards and the UEA Award for enhanced employability. Our graduates thrive in dynamic fields, securing roles in schools, sports development, performance advising, event management, physical activity promotion, social prescribing, and private fitness ventures. Unleash your potential at UEA.

This course is open to

UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.

We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.

You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.

English and Mathematics

All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4.

We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.

Additional GCSE Requirements

We also require GCSE grade C or 4 in Science.

Typical International Entry Requirements

We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students.

A levels

ABB

BTEC

Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM

Combinations of BTEC and A levels

Extended Diploma: DDM

Diploma: DD plus B at A level.

Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level.

BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall

INTO UEA

If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO UEA offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.

English Foreign Language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading): 

• IELTS:  6.0  overall (minimum  5.5  in all components) 

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.

If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Pre-sessional English at INTO UEA

Academic English at INTO UEA

Deferred Entry

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.

Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.

Employability

You’ll graduate as a skilled and confident advocate for all forms of participation and health promotion. You’ll be well placed to enter a range of sectors and organisations including local authorities, County Sport Partnerships, the NHS and care sector. Potential roles will be around physical activity and health promotion, fitness, business research, educational research, sport science and community intervention agencies.

In addition, many of our graduates decide to continue their studies with postgraduate courses such as Health and Nutrition, Social Work, Sports Development, Sports Management and Marketing, Sports Science, Coaching Studies, Strength and Conditioning, or a Master’s by Research.

Example of careers that you could enter include:

• Health and physical activity promotion officer
• Educational training and development
• Social prescribing (local authority or GP support)
• Public Health England
• Public and private care sector
• Private business owner

Discover more on our Careers webpages.