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Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

University of Derby

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University of Derby

Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. Keen to study a sport degree that will put you on the pathway to a teaching career Realise your ambitions on this challenging and vibrant new course.Fulfil your potential: the foundation year route is for you if you are pursuing a change of career or exploring a new subject area.Be inspired by our strong network of contacts including professional coaches, elite athletes and educational leaders.Benefit from exceptional facilities including our new multi-purpose Sports Centre and state-of-the-art laboratories.Bringing together the art and science of both sport and education, this inspiring degree will build your academic and practical skills in equal measure. It is now available as a four-year course with a foundation year to give you a strong basis for your future studies and career.One of the major benefits of this degree is that it paves the way to such a wide variety of careers. Your qualification will set you apart as a versatile and resourceful graduate with a strong set of transferable skills.You could choose to chart your future career in sport coaching, in education or in a combination of both. There are also interesting roles in broader areas such as physical activity co-ordination, sport and health development, fitness and recreation management, and health promotion. In addition, this degree serves as a springboard to postgraduate education in Sport. You could, for instance, consider masters level courses such as our innovative MRes Sport and Exercise programme.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

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The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,000 students from more than 100 countries, studying at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The International Student Hub offers extraordinary support during their studies.
Dedicated recruitment officers and university representatives travel to meet students in their home country to share information and insights on life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    48th out of 91 5

    52nd out of 85 14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    123 54%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    27th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    44th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    125 60%

    51st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    34th

    36

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    24th

    6

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