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This degree offers an excellent route into physical education careers both in the UK and abroad. After you graduate, you can register with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

Year 1:
You will study physical education, educational studies, sport science and you have an elective option. The focus in year one starts with the secondary school curriculum and then shifts to consider the foundations for physical education, with a placement in primary schools.

Year 2:
As Year 1. In year two you will continue to study physical education and educational studies along with two other courses to broaden your knowledge and inform teaching and learning skills before undertaking a placement experience in secondary schools.

Year 3:
There are extended placements in years three and four. University-based courses focus on national qualifications and curriculum development in physical education, disciplinary perspectives on physical education, and educational studies. You will also undertake a major independent study for your honours dissertation.

Year 4:
In Year 4 you will take a physical education course on curriculum and pedagogy. This will enable you to focus on the future direction of physical education and your ability to engage in its development. You will also take an educational studies course that involves a major independent study on an area of professional interest.

Lastly, you will complete a final extended block placement in a secondary school.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or 4 or 5 Highers at AABB/ABBBB (two sittings) including English plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5 at C.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (by end of S6) including English plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5 at B. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.