BA (Hons) in Physical Education with Outdoor Education in Leeds United Kingdom | Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University | Leeds United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 16,000
(c. USD21,378.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Merge your love for nature with comprehensive physical education knowledge to become a skilled outdoor educator. Break new ground by blending conventional physical education studies with outdoor-focused learning through this specialized course. Throughout your studies, you'll: Build self-assurance, leadership abilities, and problem-solving skills Grow into an expert educator in the fast-growing outdoor physical education sector Utilize top-tier campus sports facilities and our prime location near Yorkshire's natural landscapes Use research insights across various outdoor environments to analyze and enhance the experiences of those you teach Specialize in particular areas to broaden your career options and boost your professional potential

Instructional Excellence
Your program will be led by an accomplished, enthusiastic team with extensive outdoor training experience, dedicated to shaping you into a capable outdoor educator. You'll also benefit from Carnegie Great Outdoors, the university's premier outdoor education, adventure programming, and leadership development center.

Learning Approach
Self-directed learning forms a vital component of university education, requiring substantial independent research, reading, and assignment preparation. The modular course structure helps organize your schedule and establish productive study habits. Beyond formal sessions, various support services are available to aid your independent work, including subject-specialist librarians and personalized guidance from your academic advisor.

Career Pathways
This program provides flexibility for undecided students while allowing specialization for those with clear goals. Potential career paths include becoming a PE teacher with outdoor education expertise, an outdoor instructor guiding varied groups, or working with national sports organizations. You could also pursue advanced studies through our postgraduate offerings. Regardless of your path, this course equips you with competitive skills for today's job market.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 104-120 points required (Minimum 64-80 from 2 A Levels or equivalent, e.g. BTEC Nationals or Cambridge Technicals, excluding General Studies.), GCSEs - GCSE English Language Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs, Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with 104-120 UCAS tariff points, T Levels - Pass overall with 104-120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, Scottish Awards - 104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above, Irish Leaving Certificate - 104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above, International baccalaureate - 104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above. IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification, TOEFL iBT total of 79 to 89 Minimum for Reading (18), Listening (17), Speaking (20) and Writing (17).

Tuition GBP 16,000

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