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BA Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development with Foundation Year

St Mary's University, Twickenham

Institution
St Mary's University, Twickenham
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development with Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
FYA01PYDXSNGL
Median salary
£31,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 82%
  • Learning opportunities: 79%
  • Assessment and feedback: 76%
  • Academic support: 92%
  • Organisation and management: 66%
  • Learning resources: 79%
  • Student voice: 89%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 35 students who started

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Teaching Professionals: 65%
  • Sports and fitness occupations: 20%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
  • Caring personal services: 5%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 100%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 85%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 1%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 10%
  • London: 53%
  • South East: 30%
  • South West: 3%

Who gets in

Based on about 40 students who started

  • A levels: 80%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development with Foundation Year at St Mary's University, Twickenham earn?

The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.

What do graduates of BA Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development with Foundation Year at St Mary's University, Twickenham do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development with Foundation Year at St Mary's University, Twickenham?

82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development with Foundation Year at St Mary's University, Twickenham?

The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development with Foundation Year at St Mary's University, Twickenham?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.