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BTEC National Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development

at League Football Education, Preston · other provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

16-18 year olds with a passion for Football, please see the LFE website and those of the Club Community Trusts that we work with.

What you need to get on

You'll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English Language and Maths - both of these must be grades 9-4 (A*-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Carlisle Utd Community Sports Trust

    Carlisle United Football Club Brunton Park, Carlisle, CA1 1LL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Bradford City FC Community Foundation

    Bradford City A F C 1983 Ltd Valley Parade, Bradford, BD8 7DY

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

  • Walsall FC Foundation

    Walsall Football Club Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SA

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

  • Fleetwood Town Community Trust

    Fleetwood Town Football Club Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood, FY7 6TX

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

  • Wigan Athletic Community Trust

    Wigan Athletic Comm Trust Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UL

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

  • Derby County Community Trust

    Derby County Community Trust 14 Pride Point Drive, Derby, DE24 8BX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Tigers Sports and Education Trust

    Tigers Trust Arena West Park Walton Street, Hull, HU3 6GA

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

  • Bristol Rovers Community Trust

    Bristol Rovers Football Club The Memorial Stadium, Bristol, BS7 0BF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Carlisle
  • 1 September 2026 · Bradford
  • 1 September 2026 · Walsall
  • 1 September 2026 · Fleetwood
  • 1 September 2026 · Wigan
  • 1 September 2026 · Derby

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