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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: CX65

Physical Education with Secondary Education (QTS)

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,950Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BA (Hons) Physical Education with Secondary Education (QTS) at Nottingham Trent University. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This course will deepen your knowledge of PE and how to teach the subject, fast-tracking you to beginning your career as a secondary teacher. You’ll develop your own knowledge of PE and a holistic and inclusive approach to teaching. You’ll be taught by PE experts and by former secondary teachers with an enthusiasm for their subject. International tuition fees are £17,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Physical Education
Exercise Physiology and Sports Science
Curriculum Design and Pedagogy
Teaching Methods in Secondary PE
Inclusive Practice and Differentiation
Sports Psychology and Motivation
School Placement and Professional Practice
Assessment and Learning in Physical Education
UCAS Code:CX65
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£53,850

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,500£22,500£26,500
5 years£22,000£27,500£33,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
24%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
82%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University offers Physical Education with Secondary Education (QTS) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#61UK Ranking
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