Sport, Coaching and Fitness (Level 5 Foundation Degree)

UK Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus. AND Students should normally have 48 UCAS tariff points, plus GCSE at Grade C in English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. Attendance at an information session is required Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details). The initial offer standard may vary from year to year

ROI Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus. AND 48 UCAS Points, plus OLC (Grade 04 or above) in English and Maths. NOTE: GCSE Maths Grade C or above is required for progression to top-up degrees at Ulster University. Attendance at an information session is required Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details). The initial offer standard may vary from year to year

Further Study

On completion, you may apply for advanced entry to Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science or Sports Studies or Year 3 of Sports Coaching at Ulster University, providing pre-set standards have been achieved. You can also progress to Year 3 of the BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise at ATU Donegal or one year top-up degrees in UK universities. Assessments include practicals, written assignments and class tests. Additional coaching and sport-related qualifications will be offered which will incur a small fee.

Career Prospects

On completion, you may apply for advanced entry to Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science, the BSc (Hons) Sports Studies, the BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Physical Activity or Year 3 of BSc Sports Coaching at Ulster University, providing pre-set standards have been achieved. Alternatively, you may progress to a related degree course or onto a one-year top-up degree in other UK Universities. Also, there is an opportunity to progress to Year 3 of the BSc (Hons) Degree in Sport and Exercise at ATU Donegal.