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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: XC63

Physical Education and School Sport (non QTS)

Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport (non QTS) at Plymouth Marjon University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. If you enjoy being physically active and you want to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with children and teenagers, you may be a perfect candidate for a career in PE teaching. The BA (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport (non QTS) degree will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to challenge outdated notions of physical education and thus play a part in creating the next generation of healthy and physically literate individuals. The programme is designed to allow you to explore a variety of teaching options to enable you to make an informed decision about you... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Physical Education Pedagogy
Exercise Physiology and Human Movement
Sport Psychology and Young People
Curriculum Design and Implementation
Inclusive Physical Education Practice
Research Methods in Sport Science
School-Based Teaching Placement
Contemporary Issues in School Sport
UCAS Code:XC63
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - BBC

Excluding General Studies

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding Fees UK students: £9,790 per annum This fee covers your tuition and access to course-specific equipment and facilities, as well associated services including access to the library, study skills support, IT support, student support and wellbeing services and membership of the Student Union. There may be additional costs by course. Funding available for this course Our Student Funding Advisors offer confidential and impartial advice about your funding options. Learn more

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Plymouth Marjon University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£23,000£29,000
3 years£16,000£21,000£25,000
5 years£21,000£26,000£31,000

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 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000

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

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
100%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
90%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
73%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth Marjon University offers Physical Education and School Sport (non QTS) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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