BSc (Hons) Physical Education with a Year Abroad

Course Overview

Prepare for your future career in teaching Physical Education (PE) at UEA, home of the renowned School of Education and Lifelong Learning and the Norfolk Schools Games. Explore the dynamic landscape of PE, entering a profession that can inspire the next generation of young people and learning how to develop creative and innovative curriculum opportunities for the 21st century.

Choose UEA for excellence in Physical Education. Our staff, comprised of active researchers, practitioners, and international PE consultants, provide expert insights, shaping module content for optimal learning and spearheading advancements in the field. Through innovative teaching methods and hands-on research and experience, we prepare you to make the next step to our esteemed PGCE in primary and secondary education.

Deepen your academic experience by learning physical education in a different context. With global learning opportunities in Europe, Asia, Australasia and North America, you can explore a new city, experience a new culture, and stand out to prospective employers by establishing new connections from across the globe.

Explore UEA's world-class SportsPark, a hub for academic and practical teaching. Our School of Education and Lifelong Learning’s PGCE partnerships offer unique opportunities with strong links to Schools and educational settings across the region. The UEA provides excellent facilities and resources enhancing your learning experience and preparing you for the future.

Discover diverse career paths with a BSc in Physical Education. Gain nationally accredited coaching awards across various sports. The UEA Award boosts job prospects, leading graduates to roles in primary and secondary schools, senior leadership positions, and postgraduate studies. Receive personalised career support, shaping your professional journey.

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 Physical Education. You’ll have the skills and knowledge necessary to progress to a PGCE in either primary school teaching or secondary physical education teaching. You’ll be well placed to enter a range of sectors and organisations including sports coaching and physical activity promotion, educational research and consultancy.

In addition, many of our graduates decide to continue their studies with postgraduate courses such as Educational Leadership, Educational Practice and Research, Coaching Studies, Strength and Conditioning, or a Master’s by Research.

Example of careers that you could enter include:

• Secondary school teacher
• Primary school teacher
• Further education lecturer
• Educational training and development
• Sport coaching delivery and development
• Education consultancy

Discover more on our Careers webpages.