FdSc Community Sports Management (West Ham United Foundation)
Course overview
Start date
September 2021
Subject area
Sport
Attendance
Full-time
Part-time
Learning
On campus, dual delivery
Course summary
A degree with West Ham United Foundation will push you closer to your desired career in football and sport.
If you want to study Sport at University and experience outstanding opportunities within the Community Sports industry, this degree is for you. West Ham United Foundation and University of East London have partnered together to offer ambitious and driven students like you, with an opportunity to study with, and work alongside one of the biggest football clubs and sports organisations in the world.
West Ham United Foundation are one of the largest and most successful community departments in the Premier League. Students studying on our degree programme will have the opportunity to work alongside our talented staff during their lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips and industry placements.
Students can graduate with a foundation degree after studying for 2-years with West Ham United Foundation, and choose whether they want to continue their studies with a top-up 3rd year in BSc (Hons) Sports, PE & Development, or progress with their career in sport, utilising the contacts and experiences they have gained during their first two years at university.
Return to campus: dual delivery
In a Covid-secure environment, enjoy learning on our state-of-the-art campuses and flex between online delivery
Find out more91%
Employment
91% of graduates in work or further education within 6 months of graduation (DLHE, 2016/17)
Premier League Link
This partnership with the West Ham United Foundation offers you a unique experience and exciting new career opportunities in professional sport.
85%
Overall satisfaction
Our university scored 85% overall satisfaction by the students in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2018
Andrew Griffiths
WHU Foundation Programme Leader
The Applied Community Sports foundation degree with West Ham United Foundation and UEL offers you the chance to work with a Premier League football club. During your two years with West Ham and UEL, you will study a range of topics that impact sport, professional clubs and the wider community.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fee Loan
You can apply for a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, which will be paid directly to UEL. There are no up-front fees required. Repayment only starts after you finish your course and are earning over £25,000. If you haven’t finished repaying your loan after 30 years it will be automatically cancelled.
To apply visit gov.uk/student-finance
Maintenance Loan
You can apply for a loan to help with living costs such as food, travel and accommodation. How much you can borrow depends on where you live and study, and whether you are currently on welfare benefits. The maximum loan you can apply for is £12,382.
To apply visit gov.uk/student-finance
Supplementary Grants
The government also offer the following additional support:
- Parent’s Learning Allowance
- Adult Dependants' Grant
- Childcare Grant
- Disabled Students’ Allowance
For further information visit gov.uk/student-finance
All students will receive:
Bursaries Schemes for which you can apply
- Care Leaver and Foyer Bursary - up to £1,500
- Progression Bursary - up to £2,000
- Engagement Bursary - up to £2,000
- Hardship Bursary - up to £2,000
- Helena Kennedy Foundation - £1,500
- Going Global – awards range from £300 - £700
Scholarships Schemes for which you can apply
- Vice Chancellor Scholarship - up to £27,750 over three years
- Dean Scholarship - up to £13,500 over three years
- Civic Engagement Scholarship - £1,000
- EU Scholarship (EU Only) - £1,000
- ELSEF Scholarship - £1,000
- UTC Scholarship - £1,500
- Sports Scholarships - up to £6,000
There are a number of external organisations that offer financial help to
students. Please see the below list to view additional support options.
Alternatively, you can visit the Scholarship Search website.
Please note that the University of East London is not responsible for
the content of these external sites and is not associated in any way
with the funding schemes and their application processes.
Bank Of England Scholarship Programme
European Funding GuideThe Student Disability Association Fund
Some courses offer the option of a placement year, giving you the chance to gain valuable work experience in a relevant industry between your second and third years. If you are an international student on a Tier 4 visa, you are able to undertake a placement if it is an integral and assessed part of your course.
In 2018/19 placement year tuition fees are set at £1,060.
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you're a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
Tuition Fee Loan
You can apply for a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, which will be paid directly to UEL. There are no up-front fees required. Repayment only starts after you finish your course and are earning over £25,000. If you haven’t finished repaying your loan after 30 years it will automatically be cancelled.
For information visit gov.uk/student-finance
Please note EU students can only apply for their funding using a paper application form.
To download a form visit www.gov.uk/student-finance-forms
All students will receive:
Bursaries Schemes for which you can apply
- Care Leaver and Foyer Bursary - up to £1,500
- Progression Bursary - up to £2,000
- Engagement Bursary - up to £2,000
- Hardship Bursary - up to £2,000
- Helena Kennedy Foundation - £1,500
- Going Global – awards range from £300 - £700
Scholarships Schemes for which you can apply
- Vice Chancellor Scholarship - up to £27,750 over three years
- Dean Scholarship - up to £13,500 over three years
- Civic Engagement Scholarship - £1,000
- EU Scholarship (EU Only) - £1,000
- ELSEF Scholarship - £1,000
- UTC Scholarship - £1,500
- Sports Scholarships - up to £6,000
There are a number of external organisations that offer financial help to
students. Please see the below list to view additional support options.
Alternatively, you can visit the Scholarship Search website.
Please note that the University of East London is not responsible for
the content of these external sites and is not associated in any way
with the funding schemes and their application processes.
Bank Of England Scholarship Programme
European Funding GuideThe Student Disability Association Fund
Some courses offer the option of a placement year, giving you the chance to gain valuable work experience in a relevant industry between your second and third years. If you are an international student on a Tier 4 visa, you are able to undertake a placement if it is an integral and assessed part of your course.
In 2018/19 placement year tuition fees are set at £1,060.
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you're a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
At UEL, we understand that studying in another country is a big financial commitment. If you apply early for an undergraduate, you may be entitled to a scholarship of up to £3,000.You can find out more about the international scholarships here.
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) also run an Emergency International Fund to assist international students in hardship.
You can contact our SMART team on 02082233333 or study@uel.ac.uk
As part of the Tier 4 student visa requirements, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) estimate that you will need £1,265* per month to cover your living costs. It includes expenses for accommodation, food and drink, travel within London, text books, entertainment, clothing, toiletries and laundry. Most Tier 4 students are required to show they have sufficient funds to cover the first nine months of the course before they start- a total of £11,385- in addition to the tuition fees. You can find more information about the specific requirements of the Tier 4 student visa here. The amount that you will spend can vary depending on your lifestyle. The UKCISA International Student Calculator can help you plan and manage your money.
* Please note the Immigration Rules are subject to change and this figure is likely to be increased by UKVI year on year. Please therefore check our ISA pages (www.uel.ac.uk/isa) for more information at the time of preparing your visa application.
Deposits and paying by instalments
International students are required to pay a deposit prior to being issued a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
Your remaining balance will be paid in five monthly instalments over your first term. The first of these instalments must be paid when completing your enrolment on arrival at UEL. Please follow the payment instructions here.
After the required payment has been made, you will be asked to complete the online International Student Reply Form to confirm your acceptance of our offer and of our terms of admittance and fees policy.
Our International team at UEL are available for advice and guidance on studying in London, fees, scholarships and visa requirements.
Email: international@uel.ac.uk
Entry requirements
- September 2021
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Foundation Degree
80
New UCAS Points
If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English programme. The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 11-week pre-sessional course. Find out more here.
Level 2 equivalences such as Level 2 Functional Skills in English / Maths, Level 2 Key Skills in Communication / Application of Number and Level 2 Adult Literacy / Adult Numeracy
Please note that some courses require applicants to meet the entry requirements outlined on the course page. Our pre-entry Information Advice and Guidance Team are able to provide further advice on entry requirements and suitability for study.
What you'll learn
Community Sport and Sport Management are two growing areas in the sports industry. Our degree programme recognises this as well as the potential employment opportunities for you upon graduation. The Community Sport Management degree has a mixture of academic topics and practical experiences within the modules you will study, providing you with fantastic understanding of what underpins a community sports organisation and its corporate social responsibility strategy.
The degree programme and our dynamic lecturers will deliver expert content in Sports Coaching, Leadership, Community Sport, Professional Development, Management, Marketing, Health and Leisure, Marketing, Sports Management and Sport Development. Our lecturers are highly qualified, experienced and extremely committed to helping you succeed whilst you are studying with us, and will continue to push you to excel in your subject area. This degree will thoroughly prepare you for graduate employment after two or three years.
What you'll study and when
We consistently review our courses to ensure we are up-to-date with industry changes and requirements from our graduates. As a result, our modules are subject to change.
Coaching Principles
Essential Skills for Sport
Sports Leadership and Management
Principles of Sports Marketing
Professional Development (Sports Placement 1)
Sports, Health and Leisure
Disability Sport & PE
Sports Management & Marketing
Community Sport Development
Research Methods and Design
How you'll be assessed
- Year 1 = Practical (20%), Portfolio (10%), Presentation (30%), Written (40%).
- Year 2 = Practical (20%), Portfolio (20%), Presentation (30%), Written (30%).
Each year you will spend around 270 hours of timetabled learning and teaching activities. These may be lectures, workshops, seminars and individual and group tutorials. Contact hours may vary depending on each module.
The approximate amount for this course are:
- Year 1: scheduled teaching – 270 hours; guided independent study – 930 hours.
- Year 2: scheduled teaching – 270 hours; guided independent study – 930 hours.
How you'll learn
The theoretical topics within the degree programme will be complimented with field trips, guest speakers and industry placements. During your first two years, students will visit sports arena’s in the local area such as; London Stadium, Velodrome, Aquatics Centre, the O2 Arena, Excel Centre, Copper Box and the Olympic Park.
We also provide opportunities for you to work in the summer months, either on West Ham United Foundation’s local programmes in East London and Essex, or on some of our international programmes. In the past three years our students have visited Austria, Sweden, Spain and Turkey, and you will have opportunities similar to this. Furthermore, students who excel may have the opportunity to work on West Ham United Foundation’s international programmes across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
We won’t hide our enthusiasm about the exciting opportunities in sport that our university-football partnership offers you. Students from all sports, with a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as we also work closely with other established sports organisations such as, The FA, Kick It Out, Essex Cricket Club, London Lions, London Sport, Lawn Tennis Association and the Rugby Football Union. During your placement, you can choose to work within the sport that interests you most, transferring and using the knowledge gained from West Ham United Foundation into your chosen field.
Who will teach on this course
Andrew Griffiths
The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers. Full details of the academics will be provided in the student handbook and module guides.
YOUR FUTURE CAREER
Since launching the course in 2015, the degree has become hugely popular and produced high calibre graduates who are now working across the sports industry. Our most recent graduates have achieved full-time and part-time positions at incredible sports organisations such as; West Ham United FC, Manchester City FC (in Abu Dhabi), Crystal Palace FC, Arsenal FC, London Sport, The FA, Essex Cricket Club, London Lions, London Basketball Association and more. After completing their degree, our graduates have remained a part of the West Ham United family, regularly visiting our current students to talk about their journey so far and what they had to do in order to graduate and succeed.
