Curriculum Information

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QAA Benchmarks

Educational Aim

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Level 7 Modules

Teaching and Assessment

Learning and Teaching Methods

Employer Engagement

Means of Assessment

Learning Support

Course Exit Points

Progression Route

MPhilPhD

Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:

Admission to the programme is in accordance with the University’s Admission Policy. The Enquiries & Admissions Unit co-ordinates admission to the MSc Advanced Performance Football Coaching courses. Each faculty is responsible for setting its admission criteria in line with the minimum University requirements and in conjunction with the Enquiries & Admissions (E and A) Unit. Students for this course apply directly to the university via the Course Web Page. Once the student has applied the E and A team will forward the application to the course leader with a recommendation and it is at this point a decision is made for the potential student. The E and A team and Course Leader will check that the following Faculty based Criteria has been met: -

Normally entrance to the course requires an Honours degree classification (at least a 2:2) in a relevant subject although relevant experience can also be considered by the Course Leader. Applicants must hold a valid UEFA B License or equivalent qualification. (E.g., NSCAA, AFC)

We also welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications who are looking for sports coaching and performance. Please visit the country specific pages on our international website for exact details.

In general, international applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.

However, if you have previously studied through the medium of English IELTS might not be required, but please visit the country specific page on our international website for exact details.

International (non-EU) students will need to discuss the options of doing a work placement with our Immigration and International Student Advice (IISA) team after they start their postgraduate studies at USW.? The ability to undertake a work placement as part of your course may depend on your category of leave (visa type) and personal circumstances in line with UKVI requirements.

Students with disability will be supported through the selection process by the University Admissions team, the University Disability Team and the occupational therapy Admissions, in accordance with the USW Disability Policy and the University’s Equality and Diversity Policy.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered in accordance with USW Regulations for Recognition for Prior Experiential Learning and Recognition for Prior Certified Learning.

If a student has commenced a programme with another education provider and wishes to transfer, more than one third of the programme may be considered for RPL. This would be subject to USW RPL regulations and processes and due confirmation form the other education provider regarding the student's professional conduct and fitness to practise whilst undertaking their students at that institution. Students will sign a declaration of fitness to practise through selection processes.

Transferring students must meet the USW admissions requirements, demonstrate that the teaching, learning, and assessment strategy is commensurate with the stage of the course at the point of transfer and will be subject to USW selection processes. Further details of RPL can be found in the Regulations for Taught Courses.

All RPL considerations will be overseen by the Course Leader, and dealt with on an individual basis, in consultation with Academic Registry and will follow the University of South Wales five stage process (https://academicregistry.southwales.ac.uk/qae/).

Support for applicants seeking RPL will be provided by the Course Leader in collaboration with Academic Registry.

Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/

Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

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