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Sports Coaching and Development Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Course Overview - Sports Coaching and Development Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Gain an industry-recognised qualification while working directly with professional clubs, developing practical coaching skills, leadership abilities, and a portfolio of real-world experience that makes an immediate impact in community sport.
Learn through work-based placements, weekly guided study, and residential sessions. Explore inclusive coaching, interdisciplinary topics, and sport’s role in education, health, and wellbeing, while building essential skills in communication, planning, and reflective practice for a career that matters. Gain nationally recognised coaching...
Gain an industry-recognised qualification while working directly with professional clubs, developing practical coaching skills, leadership abilities, and a portfolio of real-world experience that makes an immediate impact in community sport.
Learn through work-based placements, weekly guided study, and residential sessions. Explore inclusive coaching, interdisciplinary topics, and sport’s role in education, health, and wellbeing, while building essential skills in communication, planning, and reflective practice for a career that matters. Gain nationally recognised coaching qualifications, develop resilience and professional skills, and work alongside mentors in community sport programmes. Graduate ready to drive positive change in schools, clubs, and wider community settings, or progress to further study.
You must be affiliated to an EFL club to study this course.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Pontypridd
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B53-A69
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
To include at least one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology but to exclude General Studies.
A level
To include at least one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology but to exclude General Studies.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a relevant Maths, Science or Sport subject
T Level
In a relevant Sport, Maths or Science subject
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to Higher Education Diploma In a relevant Sport, Science or Maths subject
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept the WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in lieu of one A Level
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, EU | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £17,200 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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