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Combine academic study with work-based learning in this two year Sports Coaching Foundation Degree. Study at a local partner college, undertake work-based learning opportunities in both years and have the option to ‘top-up’ to a full bachelors degree with a third year of study at the University of Sunderland.
This Foundation Degree is taught at East Durham College. You can then 'top-up' to a full honours degree at the University of Sunderland.
Foundation Degrees differ from honours degrees because they are designed with the help of employers to reflect the needs of industry and commerce. They usually take two years to complete, compared to the three or four years of most honours degrees.
Foundation degrees combine academic study with work-based learning and you have the opportunity to learn in the workplace as well as the classroom.
Teaching methods include practical sessions, lectures, discussions, case studies and workshops. We also encourage you to develop independent study skills.
Assessment methods include evaluation of work experience, reports, presentations and practical tests.
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
Our offer of a place will take into account any relevant employment experience.
Applicants without formal qualifications may qualify for entry through relevant work-based experience. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview and present a portfolio of evidence.
If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.
The annual fee for this course is £7,750 if you are from the UK/Ireland/EU settled/pre-settled.
Please note this course is not available to international students.
Learn more about settled status, pre-settled status, special discounts, visa requirements and Common Travel Area (CTA) agreements for the Republic of Ireland applicants in our Help and Advice article.
See the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
Our courses are continually updated so that they are relevant to employers' needs. This helps make sure you are ready for a new role or promotion.
There is a natural progression from this Foundation Degree to the final year of BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education at the University of Sunderland. If you decide to follow this route, you can gain an honours degree with just one more year of full-time study.
Potential employers include sports and exercise clubs, recreation services, local authorities, and schools and colleges.
Job roles include the following (some require further training):
You will have the opportunity to undertake work-based learning opportunities in both years of the course either at the college or with a local employer. They're great opportunities to make connections with potential employers and build up your CV.