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Sport Coaching and Development Top-Up

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Everton Football College
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Course summary

Why study Sport Coaching and Development Top Up at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • A one-year, top-up course delivered by Everton Football College and accredited by Liverpool John Moores University

  • Progression opportunity from the Sport Development and Coaching Foundation Degree offered by Everton Football College

  • Focuses on current issues in sports coaching such as equality, diversity and inclusive practice

  • Ideal for those who aspire to pursue a career within the sport coaching and development sector, whilst benefiting from excellent employer links and work project/placements with professional or amateur sports clubs and individuals

  • Includes the opportunity to support live projects with the nationally recognised Everton in the Community (EitC) programme to provide work placement opportunities on EitC's sport development and football coaching initiatives

  • The course is taught at Everton Football College, Blue Mile Campus

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.

Modules

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Assessment method

Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.

​To ensure you develop both practically as a coach and practitioner, you will be typically assessed through a range of methods including:

Practical and work experience
Portfolio evidence
Presentations
Reports
Exam and essay work

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Everton Football College

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
SDTU
Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
Everton Football College
Campus Code:
E
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
SDTU
Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
Everton Football College
Campus Code:
E

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 88 points

A level CCD

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

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

Access to HE Diploma

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Overall Pass Required

Scottish Higher

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 24 points

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

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

Students completing successfully the Foundation Degree in Sport Development and Coaching 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.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
A DBS may be required for modules where there is a work based learning placement option. Work based learning placements that do not require a DBS check are available.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval.

Sponsorship information

Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships

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