About the course
Myerscough College has teamed up with Lancashire County Cricket Club and Lancashire Cricket Foundation to offer a fantastic opportunity to students wishing to pursue a career within the cricket and sports industry. The Myerscough College Cricket Academy programme combines academic sporting qualifications with practical skills development, coaching and competitive fixtures.
This two-year course is ideal for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of Cricket Studies; encompassing practical techniques, academic knowledge and technical skills in Sport, with a focus on cricket.
The course incorporates a mix of practicals, classroom lectures, industry visits and case study exercises.
Students enrol initially on a one-year course (which is why it refers to one-year in the 'Course Length' section adjacent) and, upon successful completion of the first year (with strong attendance and behaviour), progress to the second year.
Applications are now open for entry in September 2026. Please ignore the '2025 start date' on the next application screen!
This is a 3 x A Level equivalent course. We also offer a 2 x A Level equivalent course (the National Extended Certificate), with slightly lower entry requirements and the option to potentially resit either GCSE Maths or English. Students normally apply for the one that best meets their anticipated GCSE Results.
Key Information
Location: Lancashire County Cricket Club
Course length: One Year (35 weeks)
Start date: September 2025
Course Modules
Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Learners will develop an understanding of careers in the sport and active leisure industry. They will gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for employment in the industry.
Developing Coaching Skills
Learners will develop their coaching knowledge and skills to help improve others� performance skills, techniques and tactics across a range of sports.
Health, Wellbeing and Sport
Learners will explore the importance of physical activity and wellbeing for different types of participants and suggest ways to improve their physical and mental health status.
Practical Sport Application
Learners will develop the skills, techniques, tactics and understanding of rules needed to participate in selected sports, either individually or in a team.
Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity
Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of self-employment and apply this to develop a self-employment strategy within the context of the sport industry.
Sport Development
Learners will explore the principles of sport development, the key agencies involved and provide practical examples of current practice
Entry requirements & additional information
This course provides an excellent vocational alternative to A Level study. Students enjoy the varied style of teaching that goes far beyond traditional classroom study. They also enjoy the fact that - should they choose it - there's the opportunity to progress to Higher Education degrees, with the course carrying the same value (in terms of UCAS points) as three traditional A Levels.
The Entry Requirements are as follows:
A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 or higher. These must include English Language, Maths and either a single or combined science.
Applicants for all courses in Cricket Studies are also expected to show a strong commitment and interest in the subject.
All work is assessed via assignments, presentations, practicals and reports. There are no formal examinations at the end of the course.
Equivalent to studying three A Levels, the BTEC Diploma is an ideal spring board for progression to university degrees. Some students have used the programme to continue with their love of sport, progressing to sports coaching and sports performance degrees at a range of universities. Others have progressed to degrees in the likes of Business, Accountancy, Law and Marketing.
It is essential that, if you have a clear career goal in mind, you check and confirm the entry requirements of your preferred degree programme prior to commencing your Level 3 studies here at Myerscough. Information, Advice and Guidance will be provided by the College to support you in making the right choices, but please ensure that you have taken time to consider your future career goals and the specific entry requirements at other universities. The UCAS website is a good starting point: https://www.ucas.com/
Costs that are mandatory for the course: Cricket equipment � should be brought from home
Costs that are optional for the course: Myerscough clothing � Approx. £200; Cricket Tours: Fixtures against local, national and international cricket clubs Approx £450