Physical Education courses

University of Strathclyde

Bsc Hons Sport & Physical Activity in University of Strathclyde

  • Duration : 4 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 18,700 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 79
  • PTE : 57


About Bsc Hons Sport & Physical Activity in University of Strathclyde

Study with us

  • develop the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on health and physical activity in a wide range of settings
  • opportunities to get involved in cutting-edge, internationally-recognised research with access to human performance and body composition labs on campus
  • learn from top sporting coaches about their methods

Why this course?

This is a very topical area of study, with health concerns related to physical inactivity a growing cause for concern. With a broad range of physical activity and sport topics from which to study, we equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in this field.

This course is delivered by staff from our Physical Activity for Health group, which has an international reputation for research, teaching and knowledge exchange in physical activity, nutrition and childhood obesity.

What you’ll study

The first two years cover core elements of sports and physical activity, including:

  • Physical activity for health
  • Sport and physical activity psychology
  • Coaching and sports development
  • Physiology
  • Nutrition
  • Sociology in sport and physical activity
  • Research methods for sport and physical activity

Practical work includes:

  • volleyball
  • football
  • athletics
  • dance and health-related fitness

Learning & teaching

Our teaching methods include:

  • lectures
  • small-group tutorials
  • laboratory sessions
  • practical sports sessions
  • placement experience
  • individual support sessions

Careers

Graduates are employed in areas such as coaching, health promotion and sport development, which may require additional postgraduate training.

Some choose to study postgraduate qualifications, which can lead to careers teaching in further or higher education, or careers in research.

The Sport & Physical Activity degree is also an excellent route into PE teaching, and the University runs a very successful postgraduate qualification (PGDE) as an entry to the teaching profession.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • For entry to Strathclyde undergraduate programmes we'd look for 70-75% in all subjects taken at level XII and the same at level X. 

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS   :    6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
  • TOEFL :     73-79 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20                               Writing: 19
  • PTE      :     54-57 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

University of Strathclyde Highlights

Type of University Public
Established 1964
Rank Scottish University of the Year, 2020
Common Deadline January 15
Number of Programs available 250 undergraduate and 200 graduate courses
Academic Departments 4
Test Scores Accepted IELTS or equivalent
Acceptance rate 42%
Financial Aid Available as Scholarships and awards

University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Fee for various range of courses available at the university varies as per their duration, level and type of program. Some of the popular courses with their respective fees are as mentioned below.

Undergraduate Courses (2020-2021)

Name of Faculty/Program Fee (in GBP)
BBA 17,500
Biomedical Engineering 21,500
Computer & Information Sciences 18,100
Mathematics & Statistics 15,300
Architecture 18,100

Graduate Courses (2020-2021)

Name of Faculty Fee (in GBP)
Faculty of humanities & social science 15,300
Strathclyde Business School 24,300
Faculty of Science 20,350
Faculty of Engineering 20,900

Cost of Living

List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.

Cost Amount (GBP per week)
Accommodation 100 to 142
Food, local travel, laundry, among others 100
Books and supplies, clothing, graduation fees, et al. 16.22
Total 216.22 – 258.22

Note that candidates looking for their private rented accommodation will require 100 to 125 GBP, per week, for a room in a shared plus other expenses.

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
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Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 18,700

Total

£ 18,700