Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Prepares graduates to teach PE and a second subject, supported by Ireland’s largest teacher‑education school and top global rankings.

* Not all applicants who scored these points were offered places.

† Successful students required to undergo Garda Vetting.

Key information

CAO points 2025 531 * †

EU fees per year €4,762

Non-EU fees per year €22,596

NFQ Level NFQ Level 8

Duration Four years

Attendance Full-time

Course code LM090

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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?

UL's School of Education is the largest post-primary teacher education provider in the state and is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Education programmes. University of Limerick is also ranked within the top 75 universities in Europe for excellence in teaching and learning.

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.

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