Course Summary

This is a unique course, where you will have the opportunity to experience and understand teaching in a sport context. This is the only course of its kind in the North East and is aimed at those who have a sport or exercise related Foundation Degree (or equivalent) and have an interest in working in the education sector. As well as a focus on sports related topics, the course offers a module which will introduce you to the 14+ education sector. You will have the chance to participate in industry conferences and events as well as visits to industry partners. You will also benefit from industry expertise via our guest lecture series. As part of this course you’ll be expected to focus your dissertation on an educational issue. You will be able to get involved in research focusing on your chosen field. Our graduates have secured employment in roles including sports coaching or sports development work. This course has been designed to give you an insight into teaching and help you to gain valuable experience. Upon successful completion of the course there is the option to undertake further training via a PGCE for those wishing to obtain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Course Details - Modules

Career Development, Dissertation, Introduction to Teaching, Learning and Assessing in Sport and Exercise, Research Methods 3. Optional module (choose from): Applied Psychological Support or Athlete Evaluation.

Course Details – Assessment Method

You will learn through a range of methods including lectures and seminars where the theory is related to current industry practice. You will be given opportunities to present group work to your peers developing skills in public speaking and increasing self-confidence. Assessment is carried out through reports, portfolios, practical assessment, teaching assessment, work-based case-studies, reflective journals, video assessments and presentations.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 7F3M

Institution code: N23

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Applicants to achieve a pass or higher in the relevant Foundation Degree or Level 5 equivalence (i.e. HND or Diploma in HE).

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9000.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA

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