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Sports Coaching and Development

  • FdSc
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Pontypridd
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
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2026-2027
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Course summary

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.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Pontypridd

Study options

  • FdSc • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

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:
C607
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:
C607
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

Qualification 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 Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology subjects.

Access to HE Diploma

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

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 - P

In Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology subjects.

All applicants for the course need to be affiliated with one of our partner EFL Clubs.
https://eflinthecommunity.com/about-efl-in-the-community/ourcommunities/

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

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 BETA

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