Taught through blended learning this degree option involves students attending residential periods on-campus in Wales in January and November.

The remainder of the course is taught through blended learning material including on-line assignments and work-based learning.

Students spend time in the USA, during each year of the course, where they conduct their work-based learning through a paid internship, coaching football programs in the USA.

This option is ideal for those who:

• Already possess recognized football education qualifications (e.g FA, FAW, UEFA qualifications)

• Have already been involved within the football industry and have experience dealing with children.

• Are independent, confident, with a desire to travel

Year 1 takes place on-site at the University of South Wales based at the USW Sport Park, a state-of-the-art coaching and performance development centre. You’ll be taught face to face by leading specialists in the field. Year 1 also includes training and preparation for your placement with UK International Soccer as well as an opportunity to play for the University teams.

In Year 2 and 3 you will complete paid internship placements with UK International Soccer in the USA. This is a very unique opportunity to provide you with industry experience where you will apply your learning in a practical coaching environment.

This option is ideal for those who:

• Have just finished college or 6th form

• Want to build their knowledge, experience, & qualifications before completing internship placements in the US

• Want to experience living away from home at University before heading to the USA