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Community Football Coaching and Development

  • FdSc
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Pontypridd
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
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2026-2027
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Course summary

This course turns football passion into action. Develop coaching, leadership, and community sport skills through hands-on learning in club settings, supported by industry mentors. With applied experience, national coaching qualifications, and professional development, you can step confidently into careers in football, education, and community sport.

The USW Foundation Degree combines real-world club experience with practical, applied learning to build skills, confidence, and impact. Learning will take place through placement activity at an EFL club charity, weekly guided study with a designated mentor and residential study visits. Work with community clubs and industry experts while gaining nationally recognised coaching qualifications. Apply theory to real-world challenges in football, health, and education. Develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Graduate ready to drive positive change, support communities, and build a meaningful career in sport and education.

This programme is delivered in partnership with the English Football League in the Community (EFLitC) and its nationwide network of EFL Club Charities, ensuring students learn directly within professional club environments and community sport setting. You must therefore be affiliated to an EFL club to study this course.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Pontypridd

Study options

  • FdSc • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C632
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Pontypridd
Campus Code:
A
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C632
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Pontypridd
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
48 points

To include at least one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology but to exclude General Studies

A level
DD

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)
MPP

In a relevant Science/Sport subject

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science, Sport or Maths with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
D

Plus grade D at A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology but to exclude General Studies.

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.

T Level
Pass (D or E)

In a Sport or Science subject

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.

Learn more on the University of South Wales website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Clearing contact details

Clearing Enquiry Team

enquiries@southwales.ac.uk

03455 760606

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Clearing 2025
Thursday 14th August 7.45am-7pm;
Friday 15th August 7.45am-7pm;
Saturday 16th August 10am-4pm;
Sunday 17th August 10am-4pm;

Monday 18th August 7.45am-6pm;
Tuesday 19th August 7.45am-5pm;
Wednesday 20th August 7.45am-5pm;
Thursday 21st August 7.45am-6pm;
Friday 22nd August 8.30am-4.30pm;

Monday 25th August Bank Holiday;
W/c Tuesday 26th August 8.30am - 5pm Monday-Thursday,
8.30am - 4.30pm Friday

Course contact details

Enquiries and Admissions Team

enquiries@southwales.ac.uk

03455767778

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