MSc Physical Education and Wellbeing

Course Overview

This programme seeks to support the continuing professional development of practising and prospective physical education teachers, youth physical activity leaders, assistants or coaches working with young people in schools.

It is expected that students taking the programme will develop the skills to allow them to critically evaluate new developments in theory, research and practice and integrate this knowledge where appropriate into their practice. The distinctiveness and knowledge of students graduating from the qualification will place them in an ideal position to inform the future direction of the profession by taking leadership positions and challenging current practices and/or by engaging in further study at PhD level.

General Eligibility

At least a 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant science subject

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• • IELTS 6.0 with no less that 5.5 in any band

  • TOEFL: 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) including online: Academic 64 with no less than 59 in all four skills

  • Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced – minimum overall score of 169, with no less than 162 in any component