Overview

The Secondary Education (QTS) - Physical Education programme from University of Birmingham aims to nurture physical educators who are innovatively responsive to evolving youth cultures, comfortable in challenging both their own and others’ beliefs and practices to make physical education relevant to every young person.

Through integrating theory with practical experiences, the course seeks to unpick what meaningful physical education experiences truly entail, shaping you into teachers with a sustained impact on personal flourishing through lifelong physical activity habits and enjoyments.

Career opportunities

The Physical Education Secondary Teacher Training course is highly esteemed across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

The university is proud of its strong track record of student employment following course completion, with many of its alumni progressing to roles such as classroom teachers, Heads of Departments, Senior Leaders, and SENDCos. The comprehensive career services and support equip you with the skills and confidence needed to excel in the teaching profession and beyond.

It provides comprehensive career services and support for its students, preparing them to excel in the teaching profession. Many of its alumni gain employment in its partner schools and return to the programme as subject mentors on the PGCE.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Teaching Experience

Intensive Teaching and Practice (Secondary)

Secondary School Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Secondary Education View 325 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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67

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A strong academic record at A level or equivalent in relevant subjects is required, along with a strong degree (usually a minimum of 2:2 and at least 50% of degree must have PE or sport components) relevant to the subject taught.

In all cases we will be looking at the relevance of your degree, other qualifications and experiences related to your proposed teaching subject in assessing academic suitability.

You must also have:

GCSE Mathematics and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent qualifications, which will be a condition of any offer if not already achieved (equivalency tests will be accepted but only from Equivalency Testing)

completed an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up a place

completed relevant checks to ensure you have the health and physical capacity to teach

agree to abide by the University of Birmingham Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28080 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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