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Sports Coaching and Development (Top Up) - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A one-year top-up degree for Foundation Degree graduates, studied online and at a local EFL club, specialising work-based learning in line with career ambitions in sport coaching and development.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Creatively Teaching Physical Education, Health and Wellbeing; Critical Issues in Sports Coaching and Leadership; Strategic Sports Development; Leadership in Sport; Applied Professional Project.

Career pathways

Community sports coach, sports development officer, leisure industry roles, sports manager, business owner, or further study towards primary or secondary teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Successful completion of an appropriate Foundation Degree or equivalent; applications considered individually. Formal affiliation with a professional sports club through EFL in the Community is required. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check is required. Not available to international students needing a UK student visa.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time

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