KEIGHLEY Cougars have announced the launch of an education and development programme, in conjunction with SCL, that will offer a full-time education and rugby development programme for post-16 students.

The club has revealed the programme overview, available to view below, which will offer a pathway to the professional game while putting your education first.

It will also allow you to work with professional coaches and lecturers to maximise your learning in and out of the classroom.

For more information, or to arrange an interview, email head coach Rhys Lovegrove at rhys@cougarmania.co.uk

OVERVIEW

Combine your passion for rugby with a full-time education and development programme, and benefit from an outstanding learning and teaching experience which will push you to achieve your best and set you on the path to establishing yourself within the industry.

COURSE START DATE

September 2020

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport

Individual offers may vary; however, you’ll normally need four GCSEs Level 1-9, including English and maths.

NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport

Individual offers may vary; however, you’ll normally need four GCSEs Level 4-9, preferably one being English or maths.

NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport

Individual offers may vary; however, you’ll normally need five GCSEs Level 4-9, including English and maths.

UCAS POINTS

Up to 168 UCAS points* available (equivalent to three A-Levels)

*Request a prospectus for a full breakdown of UCAS tariff points.

COST

This programme is government funded.

You will not need to pay tuition fees but other costs may be applicable.