BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Development Top Up

About your course

This is a level 6, one-year, top-up course provided by Everton Football College to support and extend the established Sport Development and Coaching Foundation Degree offered by the college.

The programme provides a perfect platform to enhance your coaching experience and develop knowledge of current sport development initiatives, through a mix of academic study and practical learning experiences in partnership with Everton Football Club. The club's motto of Nil Satis Nisi Optimium 'Nothing but the best is good enough' has shaped the course and Everton Football College's approach to your education.

You will have the opportunity to enhance your coaching skills through a range of Everton in the Community programmes, along with chances to bring learning to life with access to Premier League opportunities.

Your course fees include your Everton Football Club sport kit for work experience and the opportunity to access and apply for funding for a range of additional coaching courses to enhance your employability.

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:

• Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/English
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

• Minimum number of A Levels required: 2
• Is general studies acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
• Average A Level offer: CCD
• Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
• Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20

• National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
• National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
• National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• National Diploma subjects / grades required: DD if studied on its own or to the total of 88 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications
• National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: MMM if studied on its own or to the total of 88 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications

• Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• Further information: Overall Pass Required

• International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• Additional information: 24 IB Diploma Points

• Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• Grades / subjects required: 88 UCAS points

• Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications

• Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable? Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Students completing successfully the Foundation Degree in Sport Development and Coaching (36273) can articulate to this degree programme.

Holders of a Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree from the UK in Sport Development or Sport Coaching or other related subject will be considered.

Where an applicant can demonstrate that they have relevant experience in this area but do not have the necessary entry requirements, these will be considered on a case by case basis by the programme team.

Employability

On completion of the Top-Up, you will have adaptable and flexible career options available to you.

The career pathway for a sport development practitioner and coach is varied. There are over 10,000 related posts in the UK, with organisations such as national governing bodies, local authorities, private organisations, education providers and local and national charities.

The programme provides a mix of academic and practical experiences to enhance your understanding of sport coaching – from elite to community provision. During the year, you will have the opportunity to do applied coaching on work placements in a variety of settings, such as schools and clubs. Everton Football College works with a range of partners providing opportunities for hands-on placements. This includes a range of Everton in the Community programmes. This will help you to develop professional skills relevant to the field of coaching. Within your modules, you will also deliver and experience a range of practical coaching styles and sessions. These will be both student and staff led, and will include a range of sports so that you get to observe, learn and deliver the best coaching practices.

Student Futures - Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service

A wide range of opportunities and support is available to you, within and beyond your course, to ensure our students experience a transformation in their career trajectory. Every undergraduate curriculum includes Future Focus during Level 4, an e-learning resource and workshop designed to help you to develop your talents, passion and purpose.

Every student has access to Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU's suite of online Apps, resources and jobs board via the LJMU Student Futures website. There are opportunities for flexible, paid and part-time work through Unitemps, LJMU's in-house recruitment service, and we also offer fully funded Discovery Internships.

One-to-one careers and employability advice is available via our campus-based Careers Zones and we offer a year-round programme of events, including themed careers and employability workshops, employer events and recruitment fairs. Our Start-Up Hub can help you to grow your enterprise skills and to research, plan and start your own business or become a freelancer.

A suite of learning experiences, services and opportunities is available to final year students to help ensure you leave with a great onward plan. You can access LJMU's Careers, Employability and Start-up Services after you graduate and return for one-to-one support for life.