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Football Coaching and Performance
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Pontypridd
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
The Football Coaching and Performance degree immerses students in elite sporting environments, building real-world experience, industry insight, and professional confidence. You will develop the skills, mindset, and networks needed to progress into football coaching and applied performance support roles across the professional game.
You will develop to become an adaptable pioneering coach via the domains of Talent Identification and Development, Performance Support Services and Leadership within the Football Industry. Students will build the knowledge, skills and confidence to positively impact football environments at all levels. You will become a master of coaching at the high performance (elite) as well as at grassroots and amateur levels of the game.
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:
- C613
- 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 - 112 points
To include a Science subject or PE but exclude General Studies.
A level - BBC
To include a Science subject or PE but exclude General Studies.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
In a relevant Sport or Science subjsct
Access to HE Diploma
Passing an Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (mathematics, science or psychology) and obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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.
T Level - Pass (C and above)
In a relevant Sport or Science subject
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child Workforce and Child Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. (Overseas equivalent required for non-uk applicants).
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with no lower than 5.5 in any one component
English Language Requirements https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/english-language-programmes/
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.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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
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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
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Course contact details
Enquiries and Admissions Team
Email:enquiries@southwales.ac.uk
Phone:03455767778
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