Want to take your education career to the next level? Our MA Physical Education and Leadership programme gives you the skills to lead and innovate in PE teaching and education.
Why study with us
- Our programme is adaptable, student-centred and relevant to your goals. We'll help you tailor your assessment topics, ensuring that your Master’s journey is meaningful to you.
- Join an inclusive learning community led by a research-active faculty with extensive industry connections. You’ll benefit from both academic insight and experience, alongside real-world expertise.
- You'll learn about foundational concepts and current issues in the field. This will help you build critical self-awareness and craft your own personal vision as a future leader.
What you'll do
- You will study a range of crucial areas relating to Physical Education and Leadership, including curriculum and pedagogy, leadership, sociology, philosophy and politics.
- You will have the freedom to explore a topic that interests you personally or professionally on your own.
- You will work with research-active staff with industry experience , gaining critical insights from those within the field.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
View the course facilities
We have a wide range of facilities available, from classroom-based teaching in Greenbank building, to the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre and our Sports Arena.
The course ensures you are well-equipped with theoretical understanding of Physical Education in order to thrive in the profession. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in Physical Education and wants to advance their career.
Academic expertise
If you'd like to discuss the course please contact course leader Andrew Sprake by email.
Entry requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field
- Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme
- IELTS: Score of 6.5 or above with no component score less than 6.0 to have been taken within two years prior to the course commencement date
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.
Sports scholarships
We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
Find out more about Sports scholarships
Future careers
MA in Physical Education and Leadership students have gone on to secure excellent career opportunities across the education and sport sector.
This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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