Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Football Coaching and Performance in Pontypridd United Kingdom | University of South Wales
University of South Wales
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Pontypridd United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,260
(c. USD20,443.06)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The football industry is rapidly expanding and requires skilled professionals. This degree in football coaching equips you with the expertise, practical experience, and industry connections to pursue a career in football, whether as a coach, performance analyst, or sports science specialist. Our football coaching programs were developed in collaboration with professional clubs like Swansea City AFC, Cardiff City FC, and the Football Association of Wales (FAW) Trust to ensure they meet the demands of the professional football world. Through these partnerships, you'll learn directly from highly qualified UEFA-certified coach educators, including those with international experience. As part of our FAW-accredited courses, this program blends football-specific qualifications with real-world application through exceptional placement opportunities, including options in the USA. You'll have the chance to build your coaching portfolio while working toward your FAW C Certificate and FAW/UEFA B license. Training takes place in top-tier facilities, with most sessions held at USW Sport Park, a venue specifically designed for high-performance coaching environments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Typical A-Level Offer
BBC to include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies. Level 1 in football coaching or equivalent foundation level football coaching qualification from a football (NGB) (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Welsh BACC Offer
Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include one Science (which may be Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology) but to exclude General Studies. Level 1 in football coaching or equivalent foundation level football coaching qualification from a football (NGB) (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical BTEC Offer
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject. Level 1 in football coaching or equivalent foundation level football coaching qualification from a football (NGB) (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Access to HE Offer
Passing an Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (mathematics, science or psychology) and obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.
Additional Requirements
GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).
BBC to include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies. Level 1 in football coaching or equivalent foundation level football coaching qualification from a football (NGB) (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Welsh BACC Offer
Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include one Science (which may be Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology) but to exclude General Studies. Level 1 in football coaching or equivalent foundation level football coaching qualification from a football (NGB) (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical BTEC Offer
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject. Level 1 in football coaching or equivalent foundation level football coaching qualification from a football (NGB) (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Access to HE Offer
Passing an Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (mathematics, science or psychology) and obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.
Additional Requirements
GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).
Tuition
GBP
15,260