Foundation Degree in Golf Studies (FdSc)
The minimum academic entry criteria is four GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 (A to C pre- 2017) including Maths and English Language.
You should aim to spend nine to 10 hours per week on your course work.
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The tuition fee is currently £4,250 per academic year for UK entrants and £5,500 for international students.
Check list:
✓ I have a signed WHS certificate
✓ My handicap is no higher than 6.4 (men)/8.4 (women)
✓ I have employment in the golfing industry (we can offer help if you need it)
✓ I meet the appropriate academic requirements
Diploma in Higher Education Golf Studies (DipHE)
No, it is part-time. You will study through a combination of face-to-face, video conference, online, workshop, and practical approaches to support your work-based learning.
Two Scottish Highers at grade C or above Alternatively, consideration will be given to applicants with four National 5 awards or equivalent (including English and Maths)
You should aim to spend nine to 10 hours per week on your course work.
£1,250* per year for Scottish students, £4,250* per year for students from elsewhere in the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) with a term-time address in Scotland. For students living in the UK and assessed as international for fee status, fees will be £5,500* per year.
*Plus £812.50 for additional PGA elements each year.
There are several funding sources, depending on where you come from. Residents of Scotland studying on undergraduate programmes in Scotland normally have their fees paid by the Students Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). Learn more HERE
Check list:
✓ I have a signed WHS certificate
✓ My handicap is no higher than 6.4 (men)/8.4 (women)
✓ I have employment in the golfing industry (we can offer help if you need it)
✓ I meet the appropriate academic requirements
BSc Applied Golf Management Studies
The academic year varies, but it is usually towards the end of September.
Usually around mid-January.
Yes. Lectures take place at the University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston campus as well as at The PGA National Training Academy at The Belfry.
You will need three A-levels with a typical offer of ABB.
You will be a full-time student.
The University of Birmingham will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. The fees for your first year of study will therefore be £9,250 for UK entrants and £19,980 for international students
Yes – further information can be found on the Universities website HERE
Apply directly to the University of Birmingham HERE
Check list:
✓ I have a signed WHS certificate
✓ My handicap is no higher than 6.4 (men)/8.4 (women)
✓ I have employment in the golfing industry (we can offer help if you need it)
✓ I meet the appropriate academic requirements