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FOUNDATION DEGREE (FDA) IN SPORTS COACHING AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION - SURREY - SCL
SURREY

Foundation Degree (FdA)
 in Sports Coaching and
    Physical Education
  Delivered by SCL Education Group in Surrey
FOUNDATION DEGREE (FDA) IN SPORTS COACHING AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION - SURREY - SCL
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Welcome, from the
Chief Executive

Thank you for your interest in our ground-breaking
foundation degree course with SCL Education Group

As Chief Executive of SCL I am passionate about                  An employer-led sports coaching course in higher
improving the lives of young people through sport-based            education generating the quality of sport coach that
learning and education, coaching and childcare; creating a         employers now demand.
legacy in the communities we serve.                              We are the leading independent provider of
                                                                   education through sport and the leading employer of
This course will give those who want a career in sports            sports coaches and children’s activity professionals in
coaching and education the opportunity to establish                the UK – our coursesare forward-thinking and
themselves in the sector and progress in their chosen field,       industry-relevant. We know we are giving
whilst making a positive impact on the lives of others.            you the knowledge, qualifications, skills and
                                                                   experience you need to succeed in this sector.
Our mission is to create the next generation of professional     It offers a vast choice of work-based learning
sports coaches - a higher calibre of graduates who will raise      opportunities, roles and settings via our extensive
the bar and improve standards – and give our graduates a           and varied network of employers, partnerships and
competitive advantage in the employment market.                    industry associations.
                                                                Plus:
We also want to encourage more talented people to                De Montfort University (DMU), has been named as one
join and remain in the sector and, as a result help                of the 100 best young universities in the world by the
employers meet the skills shortage challenge.                      influential Times Higher Education magazine.
                                                                 We have a long-standing track record for helping
If you want to be an outstanding coach or educator and             our students achieve successful careers in sports
have the competitive edge in the employment market,                coaching, management and physical education.
then this course has been created for you:                       Delivered in a purpose-built education setting in Surrey,
                                                                   with excellent teaching, study and sports facilities.

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Welcome

SCL and De Montfort University
Studying with SCL and De Montfort University gives
you the best of both worlds; forward-thinking, sector-
relevant qualifications and work experience, supported
by great facilities and learning resources offered by
both institutions.

“The FdA in Sports Coaching
and Physical Education offers
a unique opportunity for those
wishing to be a next generation
sports coach whilst studying
closer to home. De Montfort                              Where can it take me?
University is delighted to                               Whatever your sports coaching or education
                                                         aspirations are, it all starts here.
have SCL Education Group
as a partner institution and                             Whether you want to teach PE in primary schools,
                                                         inspire children to be active during their holidays,
to champion this new and                                 work in the community or in sports development and
pioneering foundation degree.                            management, run your own sports coaching business
                                                         or coach youth or performance teams, this course will
We are excited about creating                            give you the foundation you need to achieve your goal.
the workforce of the future
                                                         Our gift to you
and witnessing the impact our                            As part of our pledge to ensure you graduate job-ready
students will make on the world                          and with a competitive advantage in the sector, we
                                                         have included 3 employer-sought vocational certificates
at large.”                                               and awards within the overall programme. These are in
                                                         addition to your foundation degree and ordinarily would
Sarah Thomson,
                                                         be in addition to your tuition fees. However, as part
Director of Strategic Partnerships,
                                                         of our commitment to ensuring your success, we will
De Montfort University
                                                         sponsor these qualifications for each student. This is
                                                         our unique gift to you.

                                                         We look forward to helping you succeed.
                                                         Lewis Field, Chief Executive, SCL Education Group

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Our mission:
To produce outstanding sports
coaches, meeting sector needs
  and giving our graduates a
 competitive advantage in the
     employment market.

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The evolution of
the sports coaching
professional
The world of sports coaching is ever-evolving;               Not only will you receive an employer-led education
no longer is it enough to just have a passion for sport.     and much sought-after, industry-relevant qualifications,
                                                             delivered by the leading lecturers and sports coaches in
Today’s coach also needs a far broader range of skills and   their respective fields, but you will also put into practice
the industry-recognised qualifications relevant to today’s   what you learn with relevant and meaningful work
workplace. In addition, employers wish to see a proven       experience and professional practice.
track record of work experience and professional practice.
                                                             Our mission: To produce outstanding sports coaches,
The Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching and Physical        meeting sector needs and giving our graduates a
Education delivers on all of these requirements.             competitive advantage in the employment market.

Specifically designed to the professional sports coaches     So whether you have aspirations to be a sports coach,
of the future, this new and unique, employer-led,            physical education or children’s activity leader, self
foundation degree closes the gap between what the            employed sports coach, work in sports development
education system has previously delivered with what          or sports management, this pioneering foundation
employers in the sector now require.                         degree is for you.

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Our motivation in the
 beginning was driven by our
passion for developing people
 through education and sport
  and today this continues to
     drive our motivation.

                          Emily Gill
                      Programme Leader
                     SCL Education Group

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Employer-led

This foundation degree offers you:

                             AN INDUSTRY-RELEVANT education programme
                              Gain a Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching and
                                 Physical Education plus the opportunity to achieve
                                 industry-relevant qualifications
                                Delivered by the UK’s leading sports education
                                 provider and employer, SCL, in partnership with De
                                 Montfort University (DMU)
                                Highly qualified and experienced lecturers with
                                 industry experience
                                High staff-to-student ratio giving you excellent support
                                 in all areas of your study

                             Employer-led syllabus
                              Designed, in consultation with employers, to not only
                                 meet their expectations and business needs, but to
                                 also create sports coaches and educators of the future
                                Closes the gap between what employers in the sector
                                 are looking for and the qualifications and experience
                                 of current graduate sports coaches and physical
                                 education teachers
                                Achieve highly sought after national governing body
                                 (NGB) recognised qualifications through work based
                                 learning as part of the degree
                                Gain an advantage in today’s employment market
                                More career choices

                             Delivery in partnership with
                             De Montfort University
                              De Montfort University provides Higher Education to
                               over 20,000 students and has been named as one
                               of the 100 best young universities in the world by the
                               influential Times Higher Education magazine
                              Studying with De Montfort University and SCL allows you
                               to take advantage of the facilities and resources offered
                               by both institutions such as libraries, sports centre
                               facilities and virtual learning environment, Blackboard,
                               which provides access to a huge portfolio of enhanced
                               learning resources*
                             *Restrictions may apply

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Guaranteed work placements with SCL
                              Deliver sports coaching or physical education within
                               SCL’s varied and vast network of employers and
                               associations including:
                                Over 150 primary and secondary schools
                                Premier League football and Premiership rugby clubs
                                Over 75 partner sports academies and community
                             		programmes
                                Access to over 4,000 sport and leisure employers via
                             		 CIMSPA and ukactive
                             Priority job interviews with SCL*
                              Upon successful completion of your FdA course, you
                                 will have the opportunity to become part of the SCL team of
                                 next generation professional sports coaches
                                Full and part-time roles

                             Excellent progression opportunities
                              Better career prospects and choice – you will graduate with
                                 the skills, experience and expertise to find employment
                                 in a wide variety of roles in the sports coaching or teaching
                                 professions
                                Through work experience and direct engagement with
                                 employers, you will showcase your skills, knowledge
                                 and personality and be in the best position to secure
                                 meaningful employment
                                Access to SCL’s huge network of employment links,
                                 including Premier League football and Premiership rugby
                                 clubs
                                Option to access a full honours degree with progression
                                 from there onto a PGCE to qualify as a teacher

                             Great facilities, great location
                              Programme delivered at Tomlinscote Vocational Centre
                                 – the home of SCL’s Sports Education Academy for over
                                 ten years, which has produced coaches who have
                                 progressed to working professionally in a range of
                                 environments
                                Purpose-built education setting with excellent teaching, study
                                 and sports facilities
                                Location perfect for those within a daily commuting distance
                                 of Surrey Heath
                                Great transport links and easy access by bus, train or car

                             Great value for money
                              3 vocational awards and certificates, included as part of the
                                  syllabus, are sponsored by SCL and come at no cost to

                             * Students will be given priority interviews for any relevant jobs at SCL

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And that’s not all,
we also offer you:

The employer’s perspective                                    On completion of your foundation degree you will
SCL is both an education provider and an employer of          have the qualifications and range of skills which are in
over 200 sports coaches and teachers. We also work in         demand by, and essential to, employers. Plus, many of
partnership with over 250 other employers in the sector;      our work experience placements have led to full-time
all of which gives us valuable insight into the skills and    and part-time employment for our students.
expertise currently in demand when employing staff.
                                                              Direct links to industry
                                                              SCL is at the forefront of qualification developments in
                                                              the sports sector. With representation upon the specific
                                                              committees and the main professional development board
                                                              of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport
                                                              and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), you can be confident that
                                                              your qualification will be industry leading. CIMSPA is your
                                                              professional organisation and the custodian of qualification
                                                              frameworks; delivering a critical role in aligning the needs of
                                                              employers with the requirements for education providers.

                                                              In addition SCL takes an active role within ukactive , the
                                                              sector’s leading agency for sport and physical activity. As a
                                                              strategic development partner of ukactive , SCL is engaged
                                                              in contemporary debate and change in the aim of a more
                                                              sporting and active nation. This profile and association
                                                              supports SCL in the provision of a range of guest speakers
                                                              and industry professionals, keeping the course live, relevant
                                                              and uplifting.

Better career prospects and career choice
The industry seeks a wide range of skills and expertise
and in numerous sports and disciplines. By offering
additional, much sought-after vocational awards and           A great place to study – right in the heart of Surrey
certificates, as part of the programme you will have          The Tomlinscote Vocational Centre is a purpose-built
the ability to pursue a range of progression pathways,        education setting with excellent teaching, study and
giving you career choice and opportunity.                     sports facilities. It has been the home of SCL for ten
                                                              years and provides a perfect learning environment for
Pathway options include:                                      sports-based education programmes.
›› Sports coaching and physical education delivery within
   primary or secondary schools or teaching sport within      With great transport links and easy access by train, bus
   further education                                          or car, Tomlinscote Vocational Centre is ideally suited
›› Full honours degree or other professional qualifications   for those located within daily commuting distance of
›› Work within a professional sports academy or their         Surrey Heath, enabling you to study without the costs
   community sports coaching scheme                           of living away from home. Please see page 23 for
                                                              more information.

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Passionate and dedicated team
Our lecturers are experts in their field with excellent
qualifications and teaching skills. They also have vast
vocational experience and have an incredible passion
for what they do.

More contact hours
We want you to succeed and so you will receive extensive
support throughout your foundation degree. You will be
on campus on average, 18 hours a week. In addition, you
will have regular one-to-ones and tutorials, all of which will
ensure you reach your full potential.

Your passport to a full honours degree
Once you’ve started your foundation degree you may
find yourself considering taking on an extra year to
achieve a full honours degree, or exploring other types
or levels of qualification.

Help with your finances
The foundation degree is funded through the
Student Loan system. Please see page 22 for
more information.

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Ready to start?
                                                                    UCAS POINTS or                                GCSEs AT GR
               ARE YOU?           18+      DO YOU HAVE? 48+ A RELEVANT                                   5        MATHS AND
                                                                    L3 QUALIFICATION                              SKILLS MATH

  What will the programme involve?
      VERIFIED BY                                                           YOUR CORE PROGRAMME

                                   1                                                      2

                    YOUR ACADEMIC STUDIES                                   WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT

      FdA in Sports Coaching                                       Vocational Studies
       & Physical Education                                       Coaching & Teaching
      Anatomy and Physiology                                    1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Multi Skills
      Acquisition of Skill                                      Development in Sport
      Fundamentals of Sports Coaching                           1st4Sport Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the
      Sports Development                                        Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport
      Coaching, Teaching and Learning                           Level 3 Award in Education and Training (initial
      Fitness and Fitness Testing                               teaching qualification to enable you to teach in
      Fundamentals of Physical Education                        further education)
                                                                                                                SPONSORED BY
      Sports Psychology for Coaches
      +More

  Where can your course take you?
                                                                                                         CAREER PROGR

                                   1

      CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION

       3RD Year Full Honours Degree
                                                                    TEACHING PE/SCHOOL SPORT
                                                                    ASSISTING ROLES POST 16 YEAR
        Postgraduate Certificate in                                  Example roles:
            Education (PGCE)                                        ? Sports Academy Teaching Assistant
                                                                       Further Education Assistant Teacher
                                                                       Physical Education Instructor delivering school sports

      =                     TEACHER                                    within primary schools
                                                                       Assistant Teacher within sports scholarship programm

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RADES 4-9 INCLUDING                          PLUS ONE OF
 ENGLISH or FUNCTIONAL                   1   THE FOLLOWING:
HS OR ENGLISH AT L2                          2 A LEVELS OR BTEC

                               3                                                                         4

               REAL LIFE WORK EXPERIENCE                                  SPECIALISE IN PERFORMANCE COACHING

         Work Experience                                                   Optional Vocational
      & Professional Practice                                                   Studies
      Professional and grass roots sports academies                     Sports National governing body qualifications
      Sports club community trusts and foundations                      1st4Sport Coaching Football at Level 1, 2 or 3
      Primary and secondary schools                                     (FA Endorsed)
      Private sports coaching companies                                 1st4Sport Coaching Rugby at Level 1, 2 or 3 (RFU Endorsed)
      Holiday camp providers                                            1st4Sport Coaching Netball at Level 1, 2 or 3
                                                                        (England Netball Endorsed)
                                                                        1st4Sport Coaching Cricket at Level 1, 2 or 3 (ECB Endorsed)

      Guaranteed work experience placements                             Costs not covered as part of the programme,
      with SCL Partners                                                 exclusive rates are available

RESSION ROUTES

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               GO INTO EMPLOYMENT

         COMMUNITY SPORTS                                               PERFORMANCE COACHING /
RS       COACHING & MANAGEMENT                                          MANAGEMENT*
         Example roles:                                                 Example roles:
            Sports Development Manager                                     Professional Sports Club Team
            Children’s Holiday Activity Leader                             Professional Sports Club Academy Coach
s           Community Sports Coach
            Various roles within the community departments or           *Requires the completion of Level 2 N.G.B qualifications

mes

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Your course structure
Programme summary

The Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching and                   Throughout the programme you will receive bespoke
Physical Education will provide you with the                   guidance, working towards your own goals and
qualifications, skills and experience that employers           targets, giving you the best possible chance of
seek in the sector and provide you with a platform for a       moving onto your desired next career stage.
fulfilling career in sports coaching and teaching.

Alternatively, you can go on to complete a full degree or      Credits:
further qualifications.                                        The foundation degree comprises 240 credits
                                                               and is validated by De Montfort University.
Your course has three core components:
›› Academic studies                                            Duration: 2 years, full time
›› Work experience and professional practice
›› Vocational studies*
*Both as part of the curriculum and as optional studies

               Where sector education and employment
                   is concerned we are always at the
                forefront of what is happening now and
                 what will be materialising in the future.
                                    Lawrence Blair, Head of Education, SCL Education Group

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Your course curriculum

                                                        SEMESTER 1                                        SEMESTER 2
                                                           LEVEL 4                                           LEVEL 4

                                                  Anatomy and Physiology                             Initial Research Project
                  ACADEMIC                    Coaching, Teaching and Learning                          Sports Development
                   STUDIES                          Acquisition of Skill                           Fitness and Fitness Testing
                                              Fundamentals of Sports Coaching                  Fundamentals of Physical Education

                   WORK
     YEAR 1

               EXPERIENCE AND
                                         Work Experience and Professional Practice         Work Experience and Professional Practice
                PROFESSIONAL
                  PRACTICE

                 VOCATIONAL            Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of   Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery
                  STUDIES*                  Physical Education and School Sport              of Physical Education and School Sport

                                                        SEMESTER 3                                        SEMESTER 4
                                                           LEVEL 5                                           LEVEL 5

                                               Practical Research Project                          Practical Research Project
                  ACADEMIC                   Sports Psychology for Coaches                              Sport in Society
                   STUDIES                   Nutrition for Sport and Exercise                         Health and Wellbeing
                                          Management and Organisation of Sports               Curriculum and Course Development

                   WORK
     YEAR 2

               EXPERIENCE AND
                                         Work Experience and Professional Practice         Work Experience and Professional Practice
                PROFESSIONAL
                  PRACTICE

                 VOCATIONAL                      Level 2 Award in Multi-skills
                                                                                             Level 3 Award in Education and Training
                  STUDIES*                         Development in Sport

*For optional vocational studies in sports-specific and coaching skills see page 17

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1      Academic studies

                                                                You will study:
                                                                ›› Anatomy and Physiology
                                                                ›› Acquisition of Skill
                                                                ›› Fundamentals of Sports Coaching
                                                                ›› Sports Development
                                                                ›› Coaching, Teaching and Learning
                                                                ›› Fitness and Fitness Testing
                                                                ›› Fundamentals of Physical Education
                                                                ›› Sports Psychology for Coaches
                                                                ›› Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
                                                                ›› Management and Organisation of Sport
                                                                ›› Sport in Society
                                                                ›› Health and Wellbeing
                                                                ›› Curriculum and course development

                                                                There are also larger scale research projects which are
This part of the foundation degree has been designed
                                                                designed to encourage you to think about your own
by SCL in partnership with some of the country’s
                                                                development both personally and professionally. To
leading educationalists in sports coaching and sports
                                                                enable you to research in more depth how and where
studies. It offers a wide variety of modules designed
                                                                you might choose to follow a career.
to provide you with academic knowledge and practical
experience to underpin your journey along a range of
potential progression routes.

  2       Vocational studies

Coaching and teaching skills
The vocational studies included in the course
curriculum are designed to provide you with a
head start in your career by equipping you with
additional national governing body (NGB) accredited
qualifications, enabling you to move into the area of the
sector which appeals most to you.

Whilst on the foundation degree you will be
able to achieve:
›› 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Multi Skills Development
   in Sport
›› 1st4Sport Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the
   Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport
›› Level 3 Award in Education and Training (initial teaching
   qualification to enable you to teach in further education)

These vocational qualifications are included in
your course syllabus and are sponsored by SCL.

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3       Work experience and professional practice

On each year of this two year foundation
degree you will be guaranteed work experience
placements with either SCL, or with one of our
vast and varied work placement partners.

These include:
›› Professional and grass roots sports academies
›› Sports club community trusts and foundations
›› Primary and secondary schools
›› Private sports coaching companies
›› Holiday camp providers

You also have the option to secure your own
placements with companies you wish to gain
experience with and would perhaps like to work
for in the future.

  4       Optional vocational studies

Sports-specific coaching skills
You can also opt to complete additional, sports-
specific, NGB-recognised vocational qualifications,
examples of which are listed below. The cost of these
qualifications is not included in your tuition fees or
the vocational awards’ sponsorship by SCL and as
such can be provided at an additional, but optional,
cost to students. To help minimise this cost SCL has
negotiated favourable rates with the awarding bodies
of these qualifications.

›› 1st4Sport Coaching Football at Level 1, 2 or 3
   (FA Endorsed)
›› 1st4Sport Coaching Rugby at Level 1, 2 or 3
   (RFU Endorsed)
›› 1st4Sport Coaching Netball at Level 1, 2 or 3
   (England Netball Endorsed)
›› 1st4Sport Coaching Cricket at Level 1, 2 or 3
   (ECB Endorsed)

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After graduation

This course has been devised with a wide range of         Performance Sports Coaching
roles in mind to help you gain employment within:         ›› Sports Academy Coach
                                                          ›› Professional Sports Team Coach
Community Sports Coaching and Management
›› Sports Academy Manager                                 Or in the teaching profession as:
›› Sports Development Manager                             ›› Sports Academy Teaching Assistant
›› Children’s Holiday Activity Leader                     ›› Assistant Teacher within sports scholarship
›› Community Sports Coach                                    programmes
›› Sports and Activity Coach within fitness and leisure   ›› Further Education Assistant Teacher
   centres                                                ›› Physical Education Instructor delivering school sport
›› Various roles within the community departments or         within primary schools
   foundations of professional sports clubs
                                                          You may also decide to continue with your current
Or establish yourself as a:                               studies for a further year (more if part-time) to achieve
›› Self-employed Sports Coach                             a full honours degree or go on to further professional
›› Sports or Children’s Activity Franchise Owner          qualifications.

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Why choose SCL?

           Leading                                                       Proven
›› One of the UK’s leading independent providers of            ›› Each year we train and qualify thousands of young adults
   education through sport.                                       providing them with the platform to launch successful
                                                                  careers in sports coaching, management and physical
›› Experts in the field, delivering a wide range of
                                                                  education.
   engaging, forward-thinking and industry-relevant
   programmes for over 17 years.                               ›› Through our football and rugby academies, many learners
                                                                  have achieved playing success.
›› Only passionate and engaging teaching staff - all of
   whom have industry experience and stay up-to-date
   with the needs of the sector.                                          Connected
›› Support and guidance given to all students throughout
                                                               ›› We work in partnership with over 250 other employers,
   every stage of their studies.
                                                                  including Premier League clubs and grassroots sports
›› As an employer of over 200 sports coaches and                  clubs, community trusts, primary and secondary schools.
   physical education teachers - plus graduates with
                                                               ›› Active involvement with other industry experts and
   the relevant work experience, we know exactly what
                                                                  associations such as ukactive and CIMSPA.
   employers want.
                                                               ›› Involved in trailblazer groups and sector research so our
›› When it comes to our delivery partners, we only
                                                                  programmes remain relevant to the industry of today and
   choose the best.
                                                                  of the future.

                    There’s a definite gap between what employers in the sector are looking for and the
                    qualifications and experience graduate sports coaches and physical education teachers
                    currently possess.

                    This gap has also been deepened by the immense growth of our sector as a result
                    of increased government funding, such as the recently confirmed package of £150million
                    each year for physical education and sport in primary schools until 2020. Such growth, coupled
                    with the £5.1bn secured through TV rights for the Premier League from 2016 - 2019, of which
                    £56m a year will go into grassroots football, community projects and good causes - plus
                    the ever-increasing need for children and young adults to become more active - has created
                    a skills shortage.

Finding quality candidates is a continuous challenge not only for SCL, but also for our sector partners. It is this
challenge that has led to the development of this ground-breaking, sector-relevant foundation degree and the
creation of the next generation of sports coaches.

Steve Franks, Partnership Director, SCL Education Group.

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Our entry criteria

You will need to be:                                           How to apply
At least 18 years of age in the year you want to apply.        All applications from Home or EU students for full-
                                                               time higher education courses at UK universities and
Individual offers may vary, however you will                   colleges are made through the Universities and Colleges
normally need:                                                 Admissions Service (UCAS), at www.ucas.com
›› A minimum of 48 UCAS points, or be in possession of a
   relevant Level 3 qualification                              When applying for the SCL Foundation Degree in
›› 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9 including Maths and English.        Sports Coaching and Physical Education through
   Functional Skills Maths or English at Level 2 is accepted   UCAS you will need to apply to De Montfort University,
   as an alternative                                           our course validation partner, the course code is C610.

Plus one of the following:                                     All students will be invited to attend an interview. The
›› A minimum of 48 UCAS points from at least 2 A Levels        following sections should help to guide you through
   or relevant vocational equivalent for example:              the application process and answer any questions
BTEC                                                           you might have.
›› BTEC Extended with Pass / Pass / Pass (48 points)
›› BTEC Diploma with Merit / Pass (48 points)                  UCAS online application
›› BTEC 90 Credit Diploma*
›› BTEC Subsidiary Diploma*                                    Home and EU students
›› BTEC Certificate*                                           All applications from Home and EU students are made
*Only in combination with other accepted qualifications.       through the Universities and Colleges Admissions
                                                               Service (UCAS), at www.ucas.com
These should be seen as benchmarks only. We
recognise that a wide variety of other qualifications
                                                               International Students
and learning may provide appropriate evidence of an
                                                               We are not accepting applications from international
applicant’s suitability for admission. We will use our
                                                               students.
discretion to interpret such formal minimum attainment
levels in terms of equivalence, with advice from external
                                                               De Montfort University will determine the status of all
agencies as appropriate. Applicants with non-standard
                                                               students, based on the information provided by the
qualifications and/or experience are encouraged to
                                                               applicant and where necessary, a further fee status
apply and will be considered if they can demonstrate
                                                               questionnaire.
appropriate ability through their interview.

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Students with disabilities and learning differences
We encourage applications from people with disabilities
and learning differences. If you have a disability or
learning difference that might affect your studies,
please indicate this clearly on your application form.

The procedure for admission of disabled applicants, or
those with learning differences, is in accordance with the
legislative requirements of the Disability Discrimination
Act. You may be invited to an interview where you will be
able to discuss, in confidence, any special arrangements
or equipment you need to have in place.

For information on funding, please visit www.gov.uk/
disabled-students-allowances-dsas/overview

Notes for applicants
We will be pleased to answer any enquiries you may
have concerning application, fees, enrolment or
transfers from other institutions, although many of your
questions are likely to be answered in the prospectus or
on our website.

While our foundation degree is offered as described
at the time of going to press (in the case of our
prospectus), some revisions may be made, either as a
result of academic development or external constraints.

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Fees and guidance on student finance

Undergraduate degree tuition fees
If you are a UK or EU student beginning your foundation        For example, if your salary was £25,000 per annum,
degree you will not have to pay your tuition fees up front.    your loan repayments would be £30 per month.
The cost of your tuition will be covered by a Student
Finance Loan and the money you borrow will be paid             This is as follows:
directly to De Montfort University on your behalf.             £25,000 - £21,000 = £4,000
                                                               9 ÷ 100 x £4,000 = £360
Tuition fees                                                   £360 ÷ 12 months = £30 per month
Tuition fees for entry are £6,000 per year. In addition,
the fees for your vocational awards and additional             If your income drops below £21,000 for any reason,
certification, included as part of the two-year course, are    your repayments will stop. Student Finance does not
to be sponsored by SCL.                                        affect mortgage applications.

You will not start to repay your loan until at least one tax   For further information on our tuition fees, email
year post graduation and you are earning over £21,000          highereducation@wearescl.co.uk or call our Student
per annum.                                                     Admissions Team on 01252 410350.

You will not start to repay
your loan until at least one
tax year post graduation
and you are earning over
£21,000 per annum.

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Location and facilities
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sports facilities. It has been the home of SCL’s Sports
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›› Two sports halls
›› Classrooms with state-of-the-art teaching aids
›› Private study areas
›› MAC and PC desk computers
›› Library
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           Email: highereducation@wearescl.co.uk

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