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Edexcel BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma in Sport Studies (Football)

at Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Now in its 11th year the CRC CUFC Elite Shadow Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for students to progress as a footballer whilst gaining a top education in the sporting industry. This is a two year programme which combines the Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport Studies alongside training and playing for the Cambridge United Elite Scholarship programme. We have both male and female programmes. Education - A two year programme which is designed to prepare you for a career in the sports industry. The breadth of content in this qualification allows learners to widen their opportunities to progress to a number of different higher education courses or scholarships in the US. The course is equivalent in size to three A levels and includes 12 different units, seven of which are mandatory. Football – Players are selected upon a trial basis. Training is 3 times per week and teams play in competitive national and regional leagues within the National Football Youth League Premier League and Championship, English Football League and Association of Colleges League. All training and games are structured around the student’s education timetable. Year 1 (Mandatory Units) Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry Health, Wellbeing and Sport Developing Coaching Skills Sport Development Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity Anatomy and Physiology in Sport Year 2 Research Project in Sport Applied Coaching Skills Psychology for Sports performance Fitness Testing Sport

What you need to get on

You will need 4 GCSEs at grades 9-4 or above, including English or Maths OR Successful completion of a full Level 2 qualification in a related subject. Internal Applicants must have achieved all targets set by tutor in previous year.

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

  • Cambridge Regional College

    Science Park Campus, King Hedges Road King Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2QT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Cambridge

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