Football Coaching, Development and Administration - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Football Coaching, Development and Administration covers coaching, business management and sports development, with paid internship placements in the US in partnership with UK International Soccer. Students can complete UEFA Grassroots, C and B licences at no extra cost.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: November 2026 (online, January/November intake with US partnership route); September (Pontypridd, on-campus) | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two study routes: a US Partnership route (January intake) partly based in the USA with paid work placements, and an On-Campus route (September intake) in year one at USW Sport Park before heading to the US in years two and three.

Career pathways

Football academy or skills coach, football development officer, community coach, sports development officer, strength and conditioning coach, performance analyst; coaching, teaching and education, football development, sports management and administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 UCAS points or above. A level: BCC to include one Science, Mathematics, PE or Psychology (excluding General Studies). Welsh Baccalaureate: Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC at A level including one Science, Mathematics, PE or Psychology. BTEC Extended Diploma DMM in a relevant subject. Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with at least 104 tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above). GCSEs: a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C or 4 or above, or equivalent, with consideration given to individual circumstances. Contextual offers may be made based on background and circumstances. All applicants must complete an application for the UK International Soccer internship and an interview.

Intake: November 2026 (online, January/November intake with US partnership route); September (Pontypridd, on

Duration: 3 years full-time

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