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

St Mary's University, Twickenham

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St Mary's University, Twickenham

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Strawberry Hill Campus (Main Campus)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Support young people in sport with our hands-on Physical Education, Sport, and Youth Development degree

Kickstart a career in teaching, coaching, or sport development with our Physical Education, Sport, and Youth Development degree. You will develop a solid foundation in topics like teaching and coaching pedagogy, sociology, and the holistic development of young people.


Hands-on learning

Our physical education, sport, and youth development course will blend theory and practical application, allowing you to learn hands-on. For example, you will take part in school-based lessons and applied activity sessions.


Support from experts

We have an excellent reputation for physical education and sport. You will learn from a team of lecturers with a wide range of expertise in:
• Physical education (PE)
• Sports coaching
• Sport sociology
• Adapted PE & disability sport
• Dance


Hear from our students

Sophy, Physical Education and Sports Coaching student - "My tutors always offered support and encouraged us to push our boundaries".


Work placements: build professional experience

You will complete a work placement to apply your learning to a professional environment. We have strong links with over 200 schools, as well as National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and sports clubs in elite and disability sport.


About the Foundation Year

Our four-year degree programmes (including a foundation year) provide an alternative route to undergraduate study at university if you do not have the grades to access higher education in the traditional way.


Postgraduate progression

Following your Physical Education, Sport, and Youth Development degree, any student meeting the entry requirements at the time of application will be offered the opportunity to interview for the PGCE Secondary PE programme.


Modules

First-year will focus on engaging and exploring practical contexts. Teaching and learning are an integral part of this phase and it encourages students to develop their physical competence, tactical awareness and teaching strategies in a variety of PE and sports related environments. Second-Year will be about the students developing their learning along with their critical thinking skills. This will occur through further development of subject knowledge along with developing the ability to critically compare and analyse information. A strong theoretical foundation will assist students in reflecting on theory in practice. The theme for the final year is developing and applying academic and career skills. Students will 'innovate' to push the barriers of current thinking.


Why St Mary’s?

You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,100per year

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

University information

St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary's University, Twickenham

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    St Mary's University, Twickenham, St Mary's University, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Hounslow, TW1 4SX, United Kingdom

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Best of both worlds. A stunning green campus in a town setting, just a short train journey from Central London – one of the greatest cities in the world.
Alongside historic buildings are modern facilities that include sports science labs, TV studio, acting studios and Olympic-standard sports facilities.
Scholarships are available for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    28th out of 91 2

    32nd out of 86 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    114 54%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    89.0 89%

    2nd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.45 86%

    5th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    112 54%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    14th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    58th

    22

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