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Undergraduate BA (Hons)
Physical Education
Learn how to educate others to become motivated, healthy, confident and physically competent. You'll enable people to take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.
Course overview
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UCAS code
X390 -
Institution code
L27 -
Main location
Headingley Campus Beckett Park -
Attendance
Full-Time -
Duration
3 Years -
Start date
21 Sep 2026
This multidisciplinary physical education course enables you to create a programme of study that best meets your individual career goals and learning needs. The degree provides the ideal foundation for a career in teaching, as well as a range of other exciting professions in sport.
As part of this course, you'll:
- Study at our world-class sports facilities on campus, taking part in a range of physical activities across the three years
- Discover all aspects of physical education, including different teaching and learning approaches, how to work inclusively with diverse groups, and the benefits of lifelong physical activity
- Gain hands-on experience by working with young people in a variety of settings including teaching PE in primary, secondary and special schools, engaging with external organisations, and leading community groups
- Choose from a range of optional modules to develop expertise in specialist areas and enhance your employability prospects
- Apply an understanding of research into a variety of settings to explore, investigate and examine the experiences of others that you are supporting and educating
How you'll learn
As well as practical sessions which explore approaches to teaching and learning, you'll use our specialist sports facilities to study the physiology and psychology behind human movement and behaviour. Your theoretical and practical learning will be extended by the varied employability opportunities available on the course. Your experiences will also be enhanced by work placements, guest speakers, external visits, and real-life case study assessments.
International recognition
We've been ranked in the top 100 institutions in the world for Sports-Related Subjects in QS's World University Rankings by Subject. QS are an international higher education benchmarking agency.
Why study the BA Physical Education course at Leeds Beckett University?
- 93% of students on BA (Hons) Physical Education were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
- Carnegie School of Sport has a long history and successful record of inspiring the next generation of sports educators and supporting world class athletes
- Our new Carnegie School of Sport’s £45m state-of-the-art building offers world class facilities and an excellent learning environment
- Employability opportunities embedded in all aspects of the course and offered throughout your three years
- Sport volunteering opportunities, which have previously included the Olympics, World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games
- Links with our Carnegie School of Education will enable you to continue your journey towards becoming a PE teacher by studying a postgraduate teaching qualification
*National Student Survey 2025
Explore videos and blogs
Graduate Profile: Kelsey Gentles, BA (Hons) Physical Education
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Student opportunities and research in sport Jamie French, course tutor for our physical education course at Leeds Beckett University and a qualified UK Athletics Coach Education Tutor, talks about the variety of subjects available to study within sport, the exciting facilities our students get to experience and how his research is helping athletes to get the most out of their performance.
Carnegie School of Sport Sport students from Leeds Beckett University share their experiences of making friends in their first year, studying in a £45 million state-of-the-art building, and learning alongside athletes, coaches, and industry professionals.
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
104-120
points required
If you’re unsure how to work out your UCAS points we have a UCAS Tariff Calculator which will do it for you. All you need to do is enter your qualifications and let the UCAS Tariff Calculator do the maths.
We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
BA (Hons)
Physical Education
Entry requirements
104-120
points required
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
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
DBS Check
Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements. For important information on the UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements please refer to the Guidance on DBS and Additional Checks.
Self Declaration Check
You will be asked to complete this online form as part of the DBS check process. You will be asked to identify on the self-declaration form if you have any cautions/convictions that would not be filtered out on a DBS certificate. Please refer to the following website for guidance on filtering. The form will also ask if you have resided outside of the UK after the age of 16, to establish if an Overseas Police Record check may be required.
Overseas Police Checks/Letter of Good Conduct
The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks. International applicants; those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency of 12 months or more after the age of 16; therefore, require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country(ies) prior to entry on to the course. A UK DBS check will also be required prior to enrolment; the DBS team will send you guidance on how to apply following your offer of a place. The application process and timeframes for Overseas Police checks can differ from country to country and so it is recommended that you start the process as soon as possible after you have been made a conditional/Unconditional offer to ensure you have enough lead in time to obtain the check prior to enrolment. For some countries, an individual can only apply in person and so it is preferable for those applicants still resident in the relevant country, to apply before entering the UK.How we assess your application
At Leeds Beckett we look for students who demonstrate a good knowledge, curiosity and passion for your chosen course and would benefit from the University’s learning environment.We aim to give every student a fair chance to progress and succeed on their chosen course and we recognise that your grades may not always reflect your true potential. Therefore, when assessing your application, we will consider the following:
- Your completed qualifications (such as GCSEs, A Levels, and their equivalents).
- Your predicted grades in future examinations.
- Your personal statement.
Our offers
All our offers are made by trained professionals who are committed to making offers that are appropriate to each applicant, regardless of their background.* They have the discretion to vary the level of offer to ensure every student with the potential to succeed at Leeds Beckett receives an offer that is achievable for them. This could mean that you may receive an offer to study on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.  Your offer will be based on our belief that you are capable of benefiting from, and successfully completing, your course. We believe that it is people who think differently, independently, people with ‘unlike-minds' that make big things happen.*We operate a contextual admissions policy, which means we consider a range of additional factors when we assess a student’s application. Applicants who meet at least one of our contextual admissions criteria may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.
Our contextual admissions criteria are:
- Home postcode is in an area where few people go to University (POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2 area. This can be checked on the Office for Students website).
- Declared disability on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).
- Over the age of 21 on the 1st of September before the course starts.
- Declared as a care experienced on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).
Our place as an Anchor Institution
To further strengthen our position as a key provider of education and training for West Yorkshire we apply an Anchor Institution Policy in our admissions process. Students who apply to us from any of the five Local Authority areas in West Yorkshire (BD, HD, HX, LS, WF) may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points.Mature Applicants
Our university welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our 'Recognition of Prior Learning' policy. Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable. All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade 4 in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
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
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
DBS Check
Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements. For important information on the UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements please refer to the Guidance on DBS and Additional Checks.
Self Declaration Check
You will be asked to complete this online form as part of the DBS check process. You will be asked to identify on the self-declaration form if you have any cautions/convictions that would not be filtered out on a DBS certificate. Please refer to the following website for guidance on filtering. The form will also ask if you have resided outside of the UK after the age of 16, to establish if an Overseas Police Record check may be required.
Overseas Police Checks/Letter of Good Conduct
The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks. International applicants; those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency of 12 months or more after the age of 16; therefore, require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country(ies) prior to entry on to the course. A UK DBS check will also be required prior to enrolment; the DBS team will send you guidance on how to apply following your offer of a place. The application process and timeframes for Overseas Police checks can differ from country to country and so it is recommended that you start the process as soon as possible after you have been made a conditional/Unconditional offer to ensure you have enough lead in time to obtain the check prior to enrolment. For some countries, an individual can only apply in person and so it is preferable for those applicants still resident in the relevant country, to apply before entering the UK.Additional entry requirements:
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.Modules, teaching and learning
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
BA (Hons)
Physical Education
Modules, teaching and learning
Study how to become an effective practitioner in the field of physical education. The course develops your knowledge in a variety of disciplinary areas that you can apply to a range of different educational contexts. You will have the opportunity to specialise for a specific career pathway such as PE Teaching, health promotion, personal training or community development. Or you can choose to keep your options open.
The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload will be informed by your core modules and the option modules you choose to study – the information provided is an indication of what you can expect and may be subject to change. The option modules listed are also an indication of what will be available to you. Their availability is subject to demand and you will be advised which option modules you can choose at the beginning of each year of study.
What you'll learn
You'll be supported in the early engagement in and development of self-regulatory, study, research and employability skills.
Explore aspects of teaching theory and practice as applied to the three activity areas of Outdoor and Adventurous Activity, Games and Dance. The OAA component of the module introduces Outdoor Activities through practice and theory within a residential setting. It will involve you experiencing a range of activities focusing upon safe practice, group work, environmental awareness and personal and social development. You'll consider the concept and application of experiential learning through adventure as a medium for personal growth and as a mechanism for orientating new students into Higher Education.
Explore the sociological skills necessary to explore and critically analyse the position and nature of Physical Education and Physical Education with Outdoor Education in contemporary society.
Explore aspects of teaching theory and practice as applied to the three activity areas of Athletics, Gymnastics and Aquatics. You'll have opportunities to apply principles learnt in Sport Pedagogy 1a within a new set of activity contexts. The module aims to allow you to reflect upon how the Biomechanical and Physiological Principles (learnt within other modules) underpin effective practice within Athletics, Aquatics and Gymnastics. You'll reflect upon how their knowledge of teaching, inclusive practice and each activities techniques have developed over the course of the module.
You'll be supported in the early engagement in and development of self-regulatory, study, research and employability skills.
Explore aspects of teaching theory and practice as applied to the three activity areas of Outdoor and Adventurous Activity, Games and Dance. The OAA component of the module introduces Outdoor Activities through practice and theory within a residential setting. It will involve you experiencing a range of activities focusing upon safe practice, group work, environmental awareness and personal and social development. You'll consider the concept and application of experiential learning through adventure as a medium for personal growth and as a mechanism for orientating new students into Higher Education.
Explore the sociological skills necessary to explore and critically analyse the position and nature of Physical Education and Physical Education with Outdoor Education in contemporary society.
Explore aspects of teaching theory and practice as applied to the three activity areas of Athletics, Gymnastics and Aquatics. You'll have opportunities to apply principles learnt in Sport Pedagogy 1a within a new set of activity contexts. The module aims to allow you to reflect upon how the Biomechanical and Physiological Principles (learnt within other modules) underpin effective practice within Athletics, Aquatics and Gymnastics. You'll reflect upon how their knowledge of teaching, inclusive practice and each activities techniques have developed over the course of the module.
What you'll learn
Gain an in-depth understanding of the learning theories and student-centred teaching models that are used for teaching games and sports. It will promote an inclusive teaching and learning environment and cater for a diverse range of learners.
Build upon your research and study skills acquired at Year One to enable you to be consumers of research for use across your Year Two modules and in preparation for completing a Year 3 Final Year Project in your chosen topic.
Develop your awareness of the industry profile and employment landscape in BA Physical Education and Physical Education and Outdoor Education. It will provide you with a range of opportunities to enhance your employability through the development of transferable and specific skills. You'll be encouraged to broaden your network of contacts and audit, manage and reflect upon the advancement of your individual employability skills, expectations and requirements to support your development as professional graduates.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the learning theories and student-centred teaching models that are used for teaching games and sports. It will promote an inclusive teaching and learning environment and cater for a diverse range of learners.
Build upon your research and study skills acquired at Year One to enable you to be consumers of research for use across your Year Two modules and in preparation for completing a Year 3 Final Year Project in your chosen topic.
Develop your awareness of the industry profile and employment landscape in BA Physical Education and Physical Education and Outdoor Education. It will provide you with a range of opportunities to enhance your employability through the development of transferable and specific skills. You'll be encouraged to broaden your network of contacts and audit, manage and reflect upon the advancement of your individual employability skills, expectations and requirements to support your development as professional graduates.
Option modules may include
Further develop your knowledge of social theory and its application to the study of physical education, sport and physical activity.
Gain the opportunity to teach physical education to primary aged children. You'll also learn about aspects of physical and psychosocial child development appropriate to this age group. You'll be encouraged to develop your skills of teaching, planning, observation and reflection through a placement in a school or similar physical education/ youth sport context.
Experience and assess a range of practical activities across the inclusion spectrum. You'll examine the ways in which simplified, modified and adapted activities chosen from games, gymnastics, athletics and aquatics, can provide opportunities for a range of abilities and achieve a variety of desired outcomes.
Further develop your knowledge of social theory and its application to the study of physical education, sport and physical activity.
Gain the opportunity to teach physical education to primary aged children. You'll also learn about aspects of physical and psychosocial child development appropriate to this age group. You'll be encouraged to develop your skills of teaching, planning, observation and reflection through a placement in a school or similar physical education/ youth sport context.
Experience and assess a range of practical activities across the inclusion spectrum. You'll examine the ways in which simplified, modified and adapted activities chosen from games, gymnastics, athletics and aquatics, can provide opportunities for a range of abilities and achieve a variety of desired outcomes.
What you'll learn
Undertake an extended and largely independent piece of work that demonstrates research skills, critical thinking, and an awareness of ethical methodological approaches to study. You are provided with a choice of project types that reflect the key knowledge, skills and attributes of graduate careers associated with your course.
Advance your knowledge of two teaching models, Sport Education and Cooperative Learning, within practical contexts. You'll consider the learning theories that underpin these models, and apply these theoretical principles in practice.
Undertake an extended and largely independent piece of work that demonstrates research skills, critical thinking, and an awareness of ethical methodological approaches to study. You are provided with a choice of project types that reflect the key knowledge, skills and attributes of graduate careers associated with your course.
Advance your knowledge of two teaching models, Sport Education and Cooperative Learning, within practical contexts. You'll consider the learning theories that underpin these models, and apply these theoretical principles in practice.
Option modules may include
Gain a socio-cultural understanding of the nature of contemporary policy and practice in physical education and youth sport. You'll engage with the critical evaluation and analysis of physical education and youth sport within schools and the broader community.
Learn experientially within an outdoor residential setting, as you develop the skills required to plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning within a residential programme. Through directed learning and in-field experiential tasks, you'll critically evaluate the use of the outdoors as a mechanism for personal growth and holistic development of a variety of client groups.
Gain practical experience using the wide network of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) schools available through a strong network of partnerships built over many years. You'll gain the opportunity to assist in schools specifically considering the physical education needs of diverse populations. You'll be equipped to ensure students are equipped to consider and meet the needs of those with whom they are working.
Develop leadership skills that can be applied within and beyond this module, specifically in outdoors settings. This module will teach you how to lead and contribute to a team in a range of environments. You'll undertake an adventurous journey for a minimum of three days and 2 nights, using the skills and abilities of your group to complete your activities. You'll also explore and evaluate a range of leadership and teamwork theories through practical involvement across a range of settings.
Build on your knowledge and skills of subject teaching while having the opportunity to develop your professional practice and ability to critically reflect through an extended school placement.
Gain a socio-cultural understanding of the nature of contemporary policy and practice in physical education and youth sport. You'll engage with the critical evaluation and analysis of physical education and youth sport within schools and the broader community.
Learn experientially within an outdoor residential setting, as you develop the skills required to plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning within a residential programme. Through directed learning and in-field experiential tasks, you'll critically evaluate the use of the outdoors as a mechanism for personal growth and holistic development of a variety of client groups.
Gain practical experience using the wide network of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) schools available through a strong network of partnerships built over many years. You'll gain the opportunity to assist in schools specifically considering the physical education needs of diverse populations. You'll be equipped to ensure students are equipped to consider and meet the needs of those with whom they are working.
Develop leadership skills that can be applied within and beyond this module, specifically in outdoors settings. This module will teach you how to lead and contribute to a team in a range of environments. You'll undertake an adventurous journey for a minimum of three days and 2 nights, using the skills and abilities of your group to complete your activities. You'll also explore and evaluate a range of leadership and teamwork theories through practical involvement across a range of settings.
Build on your knowledge and skills of subject teaching while having the opportunity to develop your professional practice and ability to critically reflect through an extended school placement.
Fees and funding
£9,790
UK
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
£16,840
International 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
BA (Hons)
Physical Education
Fees and funding
£9,790
For students entering in 2026
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Access to: sports facilities and equipment linked to your studies.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are currently covered by your course fees. Please see essential costs below for more info.
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Essential Costs
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/or occupational health (OH) check. The cost of these checks is covered by your course fee, but you'll need to pay for your ID documents to be verified (£12.80 as of August 2025). Your DBS check is valid for the duration of your course. New checks are only required if you have a break in your studies outside of the normal holiday periods. If you misplace your certificate during your studies, you'll be charged £49.50 for a new certificate.
Optional Costs
- Course branded sportswear (prices start from £17.96). All first-year undergraduate students will receive a free hoody.
- Placement travel costs. Costs will vary and will be dependent on location. Staff will make every effort to keep costs to a minimum by allocating you to a school close to your usual travel route and by encouraging car sharing wherever possible.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
£16,840
For students entering in 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Access to: sports facilities and equipment linked to your studies.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are currently covered by your course fees. Please see essential costs below for more info.
Essential Costs
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/or occupational health (OH) check. The cost of these checks is covered by your course fee, but you'll need to pay for your ID documents to be verified (£12.80 as of August 2025). Your DBS check is valid for the duration of your course. New checks are only required if you have a break in your studies outside of the normal holiday periods. If you misplace your certificate during your studies, you'll be charged £49.50 for a new certificate.
Optional Costs
- Course branded sportswear (prices start from £17.96). All first-year undergraduate students will receive a free hoody.
- Placement travel costs. Costs will vary and will be dependent on location. Staff will make every effort to keep costs to a minimum by allocating you to a school close to your usual travel route and by encouraging car sharing wherever possible.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Scholarships and bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.
93%
of students on BA (Hons) Physical Education were positive about the way teaching staff explain things
National Student Survey 2025
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Facilities | Carnegie School of Sport
We're committed to being the place where people can learn how to revolutionise sports coaching and performance. In our new £45million Carnegie School of Sport building, you'll be able to access state-of-the-art learning, activity and laboratory spaces.
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Facilities | Athletics Performance Centre
A 60m, four lane, indoor track with high performance flooring, allowing athletes to wear spiked footwear anywhere in this area.
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Facilities | Swimming pool
The swimming pool has four lanes and is 21 metres long.
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Facilities | Outdoor track
The outdoor running track is 400m long and has 8 lanes.
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Facilities | Sports Arena
The arena is one of the biggest indoor event spaces in the city and can be split into two separate sports halls. It has high quality broadcast standard lighting and the ability to seat over five hundred spectators in the hall with fold away seating and a viewing balcony.
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Facilities | Sports Hall
The facility is marked for various sports and can be split into two smaller halls. It has excellent acoustics and climate control.
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Facilities | Exercise studio
A multi-purpose space that allows for a range of activities to be undertaken, including dance and fitness classes, circuit training and exercise rehabilitation programmes.
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Facilities | Physiology labs
These labs have ergometers which are used to perform exercise tests and can be controlled to enable workload and physiological data such as heart rates for complete assessment of cycling or running performance.
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Facilities | Biomechanics lab
This lab has equipment to monitor physical activity and assess sporting performance through measuring heart rate, oxygen consumption and blood lactate responses during exercise to establish VO2max as well as analysing muscle strength and movement patterns.
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Facilities | IT suite
The IT labs will support PC based analysis of sport performance as well as other standard IT needs.
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Facilities | Lecture theatre
This modern lecture theatre with grouped seating allows students to work in pairs or clusters. There are in built microphones on tables and screens placed around the room so that students can participate and can be heard by their peers.
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Facilities | Headingley Library
Our iconic Grade II James Graham Building houses many of our lecture theatres, teaching spaces and studios as well as the Headingley Library. Our libraries provide you with access to a range of support and resources to support your studies.
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Facilities | Headingley campus gym
Our multi-functional gym offers a range of cardio equipment, weights and squat racks.
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Career prospects
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.
Our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes recognise that some students have very clear career goals whilst others are still figuring out what they would like to do after their degree. We have intentionally created courses with sufficient flexibility to enable students to create a course that is right for them. Our teaching staff work hard with our students to help them make informed decisions about their future careers."
Dr Annette Stride
Reader
The PE course was perfect for giving me hands-on experience of sport education, including outdoor adventurous activities knowledge, the National Curriculum, pedagogy and social skills, which gave me the confidence to pursue a career in teaching upon graduating.
Chloe Elphick
PE Teacher Two Counties Trust
Career Prospects
The multidisciplinary nature of this physical education degree will offer you flexibility if you are still undecided about your career, or the chance to specialise if you know exactly where you want to be in three years' time. For example, you may wish to work as a PE teacher, in community sport settings with specialist populations, in health promotion, in coaching or in personal training. Whatever you choose, this course will prepare you for employment in a diverse job market. Alternatively, you could progress your studies with one of our postgraduate courses.
- PE Teacher
- Sports development officer
- Performance analyst
- Personal trainer
Our Graduate Promise
We have a dedicated team of people who will support you with all aspects of your career planning, from day one until 18 months after you graduate.
Getting you career ready is an integral part of your university life and this is embedded throughout your lectures and seminars. Outside of your course there is a wide range of support available to help you achieve your career goals, including:
- Getting ready to apply for jobs
- Working on your CV
- Interview skills and assessment centres
- Connecting with employers and organisations
We are ranked 13th Best UK University for Careers Service
(Student Crowd Awards, 2024 – the only awards based entirely on student reviews).
Find out why...
Student life
At Leeds Beckett your experience is important to us, find out more about what to expect from your time on this course and life at uni.
Carnegie School of Sport Heritage We have a long history in sports education stretching back to 1933 and the prestigious Carnegie College of Physical Training. Today, alumni of this college and its successor institutions are leaders in national and international sport.
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Why Leeds?
With great music venues, culture, shopping and parks – we’ve got it all. Voted no.1 student city in the UK* and the Best Place to Live in the North and Northeast**.
*StudentCrowd, Best Student Cities UK, 2024
**The Sunday Times Best Place to Live guide, 2024.
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