About Bachelor Of Science In Physical Education in University of Limerick
About You
If you are the type of individual that likes working with other people to help them improve, has a broad interest in sport and/or physical activity and health and would like to work with young people, then this programme might very well be for you.
Why Study Physical Education at UL?
The B.Sc. in Physical Education is one of the most popular undergraduate programmes in the University of Limerick. The programme is designed to qualify graduates as teachers of Physical Education along with a second subject in Irish Post-Primary Schools. Graduates of the programme are qualified to teach Physical Education and their second subject to Leaving Certificate level. The current second subjects on offer include English, Gaeilge, Geography and Mathematics.
Career
Careers open to you with a degree in PE include;
- PE teacher in secondary school
- English/Irish/Geography/Maths Teacher in Secondary school
- Third level Lecturer
- Sports Development officer
The B.Sc. in Physical Education is designed to qualify graduates as teachers of Physical Education along with a second subject (English, Gaeilge, Geography, Mathematics and Chemistry) in Irish Post-Primary Schools. Graduates of the programme are qualified to teach Physical Education and their second subject to Leaving Certificate level.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Metro State Boards or Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE), with first-division/class standing and a minimum average grade of 70%.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.
*Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.
**Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted.
- TOEFL : 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
- PTE: a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)
University of Limerick Highlights
| University type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Suburban |
| Academic calendar |
Semester based |
| International students |
2000+ |
| Total courses |
170+ |
| No of Campuses |
1 |
| Number of residence halls |
8 |
| Number of faculties |
5 |
| Number of teaching staff |
1700 |
| Applications accepted |
Online |
| Mode of program |
Full time, part time and online |
| Financial aid |
Scholarship, loans and grants |
University of Limerick Cost of Living
The estimated cost of living for one academic year (9 months) at UL is:
| Expenses |
Cost in EUR |
| Campus Accommodation |
4,913 |
| Books & Supplies |
450 |
| Food |
2,700 |
| Immigration Registration Fees |
300 |
| Health Insurance |
500 |
| Miscellaneous |
2,300-2,500 |
