Study with the West Ham United Foundation
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GUEST LECTURES FROM EXPERTS
Learn from staff and players from West Ham United, Academy and women's team, bring their expertise and first-hand experience in the industry.
PLACEMENTS
Further your work-based learning with placements with West Ham United and global partners - gaining vital experience for future employment.
DOUBLE THE WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES
Students will learn at both University of East London’s state-of-the-art SportsDock and West Ham United's training venues.
Our courses
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Performance
Get closer to your desired career in sport and coaching through working with the Foundation as well as the West Ham United Academy. On this course, you will learn the principles underpinning high quality coaching and explore how to create an environment for high performance athletes to thrive.
BSc (Hons) International Sport with Enterprise
This course is for those who want an understanding of the international sport as a business and opportunities to engage with global industry leaders as well as partaking in international placement opportunities.
MSc Workplace Diversity in Sport
A graduate from MSc Workplace Diversity in Sport will be tomorrow’s change leader, who is culturally aware and technologically literate. The course will be unique in its approach to recognising the need for emotional intelligence to support the development of individuals from marginalised groups within the workforce.
My degree provided me with a platform to broaden my understanding of the sports industry. It exposed me to various events and organisations such as Kick It Out, leading me to my role at Crystal Palace where I lead on an award-winning programme.
Aaron Johnson
Crystal Palace FC Divert Programme Lead, Youth Crime Intervention Specialist at Sutton Council
West Ham United Foundation
West Ham United Foundation’s goals are to understand and meet the needs of the community and create an environment where all can thrive - from the heart of east London.
The Foundation uses a multi-layered and innovative approach to do this, centred around building partnerships and utilising insight and technology. In practice this may look like health initiatives helping those most vulnerable; providing mentoring, education and employment opportunities; keeping children and youths engaged and supported through sports and classroom provision; or giving people the opportunity to follow their football dreams on the pitch whilst gaining qualifications.
Over the last few years the Foundation has grown vastly, engaging with up to 50,000 people annually and working with colleagues from across the football sector to ensure the delivery of the best Football Club Community Schemes.
On my degree with UEL and West Ham United Foundation I was given so many opportunities and insights that I wouldn’t have got elsewhere. Getting the opportunity to see what the sports industry really looks like and hearing from experts each week was priceless. I think my highlight was the work experience and placements, without them I wouldn’t be in my current role working in sport."
Mo Ali
Second Year Student
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our collaborative courses please contact:
Dominic Edwards
Email: DEdwards@westhamunited.co.uk