Postgraduate Playing Opportunites in the UK (ALL SPORTS)
University Degrees Abroad (UDA)
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Postgraduate Playing Opportunites in the UK (ALL SPORTS)

University Degrees Abroad (UDA)

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Posted:
November 15, 2019
Location:
Various, United Kingdom
Salary:
(Non-paid)
Type:
Full-time - Experienced
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
University Degrees Abroad (UDA) is looking to recruit prospective, current and former collegiate student/athletes (female and male), in ALL SPORTS for Postgraduate and/or Undergraduate Studies Abroad for the 2020/21 academic year and beyond.

Specific Sport recruitment for 2020/21:

- Basketball - Soccer - Field Hockey / Lacrosse - Cross Country / Track & Field - Tennis / Squash - Rugby / Rowing

All other sports are options as well.

Our portfolio of UK Universities continues to expand with sporting and/or educational opportunities at a variety of schools located in England and Wales.

Students have the option to continue to compete or to simply take advantage of a tremendous study abroad opportunity!

UDA also offers a variety of amazing educational opportunities for non-student/athletes as well.

Along with gaining a world-class undergraduate or postgraduate degree, successful candidates for our program will have multiple opportunities to compete within the top semi-professional and university leagues in the UK. UDA offers total player development pathways as well as the exciting opportunity to gain a post-secondary education and travel within the United Kingdom and Europe.

Please visit our website at www.udauk.org.

UNIVERSITY DEGREES ABROAD

Successful student/athlete candidates will receive the following as part of the total Universtiy Degrees Abroad program:

• Registration and Acceptance into undergraduate or graduate programs offered by those Universities within the UDA academic portfolio.

  • Personalized assistance from Application through Arrival in the UK
  • The advantage of UDA's relationship with their UK University parnter
  • Preferred or Gauranteed Accommodation Status
  • International and Merit Based Scholarships

   UDA offers the following Academic & Athletic benefits to Student/Athletes:

  • Academic
    • Complete your graduate degree in one year (full-time)
    • Complete your undergraduate degree in three years (incoming freshmen)
    • High Academic standards and state-of-the-art facilities
    • Generous international and merit-based scholarships
    • Our Universities teaching and learning standards are recognised by high-profile educational bodies around the world
    • University accommodation is guaranteed for all new international students
    • International academic environment
  • Athletics
    • Multiple playing opportunities at your respective University
    • Competative shedule through British University and College Sport (BUCS)
    • Sport Scholarships available (through respective University Sport Program)
  • Soccer  (Men & Women)
    •  Access to accommodations in vetted local areas close to University practice
    •  UEFA "A" and "B" Licensed Academy Coaching Staff
    •  Access to Professional Exit trials in the UK and Europe
    •  Training and Match Gear 
    •  Competative 8 month match schedule (August thru April)
    •  Showcase Matches vs area professional teams
    •  Youth coaching opportunities

  • OTHER SPORTS (Basketball, Squash, Rowing, Rugby, Tennis, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Cross County/Track & Field)

    • University programs include, University of Chester, University of Hull, Cardiff Metropolitan University and University of Gloucestershire
    • Opportunity for Men & Women in all sports
    • Access to accommodations in vetted local areas close to University practice
    • Opportunity to play on multiple University Teams (BUCS League)
    • Opportunity to gain Level 1 and 2 Coaching qualification
    • Training by UK and International Coaching Staff
    • Youth coaching opportunities
    • Professional Training and Match Gear
    • Competative 8 month match schedule
    • Multiple Academic and Sport Scholarship Opportunites are available
     
    In most cases, successful candidates are able to access undergraduate or postgraduate funding via the US Direct Student Loan Program: Graduate/Professional Students

    Please vist our University Degrees Abroad website for additional information.

 Successful postgraduate candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA/Collegiate playing experience (All Levels accepted)
  • Successfull completion of a junior college or undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Completion of your High School degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and 22 ACT or 1500 SAT for incoming "first" year students.
  • Foundation year available for those that do not meet minimum entrance requirements

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in the opportunity to study, train and play in an International Environment, please apply and email your playing and professional resume, available game footage and an expression of interest to Jeff Thompson, Director of Academy Recruitment via this advertisment.

NOTES:
30 openings.
About University Degrees Abroad (UDA)
“Providing Student/Athletes an Exciting Opportunity to earn a Post-secondary education in an International setting and to continue at a high level of competition whilst living in a European sports culture.” • First class Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs with an emphasis on Global Education for the 21st century. • An Exciting opportunity to earn a Post-secondary Degree in an International setting whilst continuing to train and PLAY your sport in the United Kingdom! • A full academic year of Soccer/Sport with a focus on development, exposure and opportunity. • European style sport academy—English & European professional level coaches. • UDA may provide an exit route to the professional game at some level, for some students as you are continually working with former professional coaches and players. • Opportunity to earn your Level 1 and 2 Coaching Qualifications • FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VISIT - WWW.UDAUK.ORG
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