Wrexham Glyndwr University
Football Coaching and the Performance Specialist (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Wrexham Glyndwr University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Football Coaching and the Performance Specialist (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Business and Management at Wrexham Glyndwr University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business and Management.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business and Management

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business and Management at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £21000 £22000
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £24500 £16000 - £25500 £15500 - £27000
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23892 £22319 £26743
25-75 percentile range £20849 - £28057 £17242 - £28865 £19938 - £35746
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

Why choose this course?

Our football coaching and performance degree has been designed to develop and enhance your current knowledge, reshape and update existing knowledge and provide an in-depth exploration of sports science within the game. This course also includes a foundation year to prepare you for further years of study.

The course:

  • Is designed in partnership with the Football Association of Wales (FAW)
  • Offers a plethora of industry-recognised qualifications including the FAW C Certificate and FAW/UEFA B Licence.
  • Benefits from UEFA qualified coach educators and our academic team to provide students with support to develop personally, professionally and academically.
  • Has key links with the football clubs and associations, such as Wrexham AFC and the FAW Trust, to develop your industry knowledge and gain valuable applied experience.
  • Provides additional opportunities with Educational partners such as the International Soccer Science and Football Federation (ISSPF) and Achieve More Training to enhance your CV and coaching profile.
  • Includes sessions at the FAW National Football Development Centre, Colliers Park, which is complete with our performance analysis suit and full-sized FIFA quality 3G football pitch.
  • *This course is part of a subject area rated 4th in the UK and 1st in Wales for teaching satisfaction in the Sports Science subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2023.

Key course features:

  • Includes a foundation year to prepare you for further years of study.
  • You will work towards a FAW (Level 2) C Certificate and (Level 3) FAW/UEFA B coaching licences as part of your degree, giving you additional qualifications that enhance employability.
  • Lecturers are research-active and UEFA accredited, which means that the curriculum is engaging, current and relevant.
  • The dynamic lecture environment supports and challenges you to enhance and develop your understanding of the role of sports science within football.
  • The excellent student support from approachable staff will support you on a journey that takes you from personal development in the early part of your degree to professional development as you progress through the course.
  • You have the opportunity to gain applied experience working within a variety of football settings. Extensive links with partners will provide you with the opportunity to develop vocational and industry-relevant skills.
  • You will have access to the FAW National Football Development Centre, Colliers Park, which is complete with our performance analysis suite and full-sized FIFA quality 3G football pitch.
  • The British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited laboratory.
  • *This course is part of a subject area rated 4th in the UK and 1st in Wales for teaching satisfaction in the Sports Science subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2023.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Football Coaching and the Performance Specialist (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at Wrexham Glyndwr University

30% Finance Professionals
20% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Caring personal services
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Sales occupations
10% Elementary occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

**Teaching & Assessment** A wide range of assessment methods will be used to test your knowledge and understanding. These include practical assessments, examinations, essays, portfolios, reports, presentations, online discussions and case study evaluations. You will be assessed on your ability to analyse coaching activities, use specialist video software, undertake field-based work and conduct independent research. You will be expected to complete a dissertation as part of your final assessment. - **TEACHING AND LEARNING** Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Tourism, Transport and Travel

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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This course is not currently available to those requiring a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Football Coaching and the Performance Specialist (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Football Coaching and the Performance Specialist (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of Wrexham Glyndwr University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Wrexham Glyndwr University in related subject specific rankings.

Sports Science

    • #7 
    • #85 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 7 university rankings of Wrexham Glyndwr University

About Wrexham Glyndwr University

Located in the town of Wrexham, Wales, Wrexham Glyndwr University was founded in 2008, making it one of the youngest universities in the UK. Despite its youth, the university has earned itself a strong reputation nationally in a selection of its subject fields. Apart from the large number of study options on-site, busy or mature students also have the option of signing up for their entirely Online Master’s degrees, or studying on a part-time basis.

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