Masters Degree

MSc Physical Education

Course Overview

This MSc Physical Education provides you with an in-depth and relevant focus on the concepts and the key skills underpinning physical education theory and pedagogy.

Level Postgraduate Qualification Masters Degree

Blended Learning

Duration 1 year

Start date

1^st Year Fees €9,930.00

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This master’s program is tailored to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of physical education.

This master’s program fosters ongoing growth and development as physical educators, emphasising the adoption of positive attitudes, values, and practices that contribute to continuous improvement as teachers in both the short and long term.

Awarded by Liverpool John Moore’s University (LJMU), graduates will hold an instantly recognised degree from one of the world’s leading universities for sports science and physical education. Upon successful completion of the programme, a graduation ceremony will be arranged by Portobello Institute.

Research Methods and Physical Education Pedagogy 20 Credits

Physical Education as a Learning Process 20 Credits

Teaching Efficacy and Teacher Development 20 Credits

History, Policy and International Development of Curriculum of PE 20 Credits

Physical Education Teacher Education and Development 20 Credits

Physical Literacy and Universal Models in Physical Education 20 Credits

Dissertation in Physical Education 60 Credits

Course Schedule – February 2025

Semester 1 runs from 08/02/25 – 24/05/25

Semester 2 runs from 11/10/25 – 01/02/26

Semester 3 encompasses your dissertation and runs from 07/02/26 – 23/05/26

A provisional course schedule can be found here. This is subject to change.

This is a blended learning course delivered over three academic semesters with online learning, supported tutorials and webinars held on Saturdays during term time.

Having the flexibility to choose whether you attend a lecture as it is taking place or to catch up later means you can seamlessly access and fit education into your life whilst still continuing with your everyday life.

This blended learning mode of delivery includes contact tuition via web-based e-learning and interactive webinar sessions. It is suited to you if you have a busy work and home life and want to fit study around this.

PE Teaching Work Placement

Students who plan to apply for the Qualified Teacher Status must complete 120 days of placement across two secondary schools (the majority of placement days can be spent in one school). A typical school day is 3-4 hours per day. We provide support sourcing placements however students are responsible for sourcing placements suited to their location and availability.

As part of your MSc in Physical Education, you will gain important practical skills and experience through placement. While school settings are recommended, flexibility will be provided to students to also complete placements in other related contexts such as sports clubs and community settings.

Applicants will be required to have a minimum of a 2.2 (or equivalent) in a related subject discipline. You should also submit an up-to-date CV and copies of awards/professional qualifications.

For non-standard entry, applicants would need to be able to demonstrate a comparable academic standard through past studies and relevant work experience.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

1
Complete the online application form.
2
Review of application and confirmation of eligibility criteria and entry requirements.
3
You will be "Provisionally Accepted" and offered a place by email.
4
Confirm acceptance of a place and pay deposit as detailed.

Blended Learning

Course: €9,495 + Exam Body Reg. Fee: €435.00

€9,930.00 Year 1 total fee

Blended Learning

Option 1

30% deposit payment (€3,097.50), followed by 10 scheduled payments on the first of each month, commencing the 1st of the month after the start date of the course. Includes one off instalment fee of €395.