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Bachelor of Physical Education

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year degree with a teaching option and a general option, Centred on physical activity and movement.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Physical Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Teacher
Fitness and wellness management
Outdoor leadership
Athlete development
Sports and recreation management
Movement science
Performance analyst
Personal or athletic trainer

Curriculum

Four years with an honours option. The teaching option covers physical education fundamentals
Curriculum planning
Teaching methods and pedagogy
With placement in educational settings for some coursework
The general option gives basic professional preparation with flexible electives. Ten three-credit electives
At least eight in a minor or discipline.

Entry requirements

Academic

SQA Highers ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6
A levels ABB
IB 34 points with 655 at HL
Plus English language evidence
Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Portfolio
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
Personal statement
Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£40,900 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£51,727 GBP

Program details

Campus	Multiple campuses
Faculty or school	Moray House School of Education and Sport
Department	Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.