Cardiff and USW launch international degree
CARDIFF CITY and The University of South Wales (USW) have joined forces to develop the next generation of football experts in China.
Tan Sri Vincent Tan and Professor Helen Langton, USW’s Deputy ViceChancellor, announced the partnership at Cardiff City Stadium before the Bluebirds’ first home game of the 2017/2018 season, against Aston Villa.
The agreement will see Cardiff City FC staff assist in the recruitment of students in China, who will then study the BSc Football Coaching Development and Administration degree at USW’s Pontypridd Campus.
During the three-year full-time oncampus course, Cardiff City FC will also provide work-based learning placement opportunities for the students. Those on the course will benefit from USW’s expertise in both football and business.
“I’m very pleased that Cardiff City FC is helping to develop football in Asia, particularly now in China and in partner- ship with USW. We hope to be able to do the same in other countries in the future,” Tan said of the collaboration.
“The launch of the degree is good for Cardiff City FC but also for Wales. Wales having a friendship and relationship with China and Asia is great and something that we will nurture.”
Cardiff City FC Executive Director & CEO, Ken Choo, added: “The International Development project at Cardiff City FC is something that’s very important to us and I’m delighted that Tan Sri Vincent and Professor Langton were able to officially launch it ahead of our fantastic win on Saturday.
“Welcoming international students to Wales to aid their development thereafter will be very rewarding as they’ll be able to witness how we operate and hopefully transfer it in their future careers.
“We will work closely with USW and Welsh Government officers in Beijing to help promote the offering and ensure its success.”