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 combines academic sporting qualifications with practical skills development, coaching and competitive fixtures.
The College offers opportunity to study at level 3 (A level equivalent) for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of Cricket - encompassing practical techniques, academic knowledge and technical skills. It is a popular option for both school leavers and successful Level 2 Diploma students. The course incorporates a mix of practicals, classroom lectures, industry visits and case study exercises
Key Information
Location: Lancashire County Cricket Club
Course length: One Year (35 weeks)
Start date: September 2025
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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 gives a good technical training and education providing a vocational alternative to A Levels and the opportunity for successful students to progress to Higher Education. Students are normally aged 16 or over and the following requirements are needed:
BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma (540) � (1 year)
An English GCSE at C (4) or higher plus a minimum of four others at C (4) or higher, including Maths and Science.
In addition Learning Areas may apply specific agreed aptitude assessments that assist selection. Applicants for all courses in Cricket Studies are expected to show a strong commitment to the industry and a strong personal statement.
All work is assessed via assignments, presentations, practicals and reports. There are no formal examinations at the end of the course.
As a course equivalent to A Level the Level 3 BTEC Diploma is an ideal spring board for progression to a Foundation Degree or Honours Degree depending on UCAS points gained. Progression onto degree programmes at other universities is dependent upon their own individual entry criteria. This might include specific requirements relating to the type of course being studied, the particular �modules� or �units� studied on a course, the work-experience that you�ve undertaken or even previous GCSE attainment. Entry requirements can also change from year-to-year.
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