Course summary

Physical education can transform lives. Inspire the next generation by developing your knowledge and skills in physical education and school sport.

UCAS points

• 112-120

From at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. We accept General Studies. For example:

• BBC-BBB at A Level.
• DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
• Merit overall from a T level qualification in Health or Science qualification.

• Distinction overall from a T level qualification in Health care Science.

• A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ or general studies.

GCSE

• English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents*
• Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalents*

You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

• Access to HE Diploma. Normally we require 15 of the level 3 credits to be graded at distinction.

You also need to demonstrate an ability to
• study academic subjects at degree level
• debate topics and issues
• draw on conclusions from written material
• study independently as well as a member of a group
• use computers and technology associated with contemporary teaching, learning and assessment methods
• successfully complete a range of assignments including researched essays and practical examinations

This is normally achieved by completing academic study at level three or above in the last four years.

* GCSE English and mathematics equivalents accepted are:

• equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

We strongly recommend that you tell us about any long term health conditions or disabilities you may have. This is so we can assess whether we can deliver the course in such a way that you can meet the course requirements and take part without disadvantage. You can contact our University student support staff and explore any issues you may have.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in:

• School and college education
• Pastoral roles
• Special educational needs
• Teaching Assistant roles
• PE Technician roles
• Head of PE roles
• Departmental lead roles
• Activity-specific school sport – e.g. dance, gymnastics, swimming, outdoor and adventurous activities
• Leadership and management

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:

• PE Teaching roles in secondary education
• Teaching roles in primary education (non-specialist and specialist PE)
• The tertiary education sector
• Public service organisations
• National and global federations of sport

Apply for an undergraduate degree course

How to apply for a foundation, top-up or bachelors degree

For undergraduate degrees, UK applicants need to apply through UCAS, the University and College Admissions Service.

Undergraduate degrees include:

• Foundation degrees (FdA, FdEng, FdSc)
• Top-up degrees (BA, BSc, BENG, LLB)
• Bachelors degrees (BA, BSc, BENG, LLB)

Applications open in September for courses starting in October the following year.

International applicants

If you are from outside the UK, you can apply direct or through UCAS. To apply direct, please use the online application form.

Getting started with UCAS

The first step is to register in the UCAS Hub and start a new application. You can save your application as you go, so you can complete a little bit at a time if you want to.

We recommend reading UCAS's guide to filling in the application form.

Your statement and references

As part of your UCAS application, you'll need to write a personal statement. You might also need to give names and contact details for people who can give you a reference.

If you're not sure where to start, try our guides to writing a good statement and choosing the right referees.

Assessing your application

Our admissions tutors will:

• check the subjects you're studying
• check your grades
• read your personal statement
• read the references we've received.

Depending on your course and application, we might also:

• invite you an interview
• invite you to submit a portfolio.

If you are invited to one of these, we'll send you everything you need to know. But if you'd like to know more now, you can read our guides to preparing for an interview and preparing a portfolio.

Application decision

After assessing your application, we will contact you with a decision. We usually start to make offers from November through to March, depending on when you applied.