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Undergraduate Programme
International Sports Management with Football (Leeds)
Earn a dual-accredited US/UK degree in International Sports Management and play a 9-month soccer season in the UK.
Earn a dual-accredited US/UK degree in International Sports Management and play a 9-month soccer season in the UK.
Overview
As a student-athlete on the RIASA Undergraduate Programme, you will study, train and play on specifically tailored schedule that allows you to earn a dual-accredited US & UK degree whilst experiencing a professional-standard UK soccer academy. Empowering you to pursue your aspirations in soccer whilst earning a respected degree in International Sports Management that will develop your academic and professional skills both on and off the field.
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The Route to RIASA
1
Apply to RIASA
Hit the 'Apply Now' button to begin your journey to joining Richmond International Academic & Soccer Academy.
2
Connect With Us
You will receive an email from our recruitment team to confirm your application has been received. You will also be invited to a RIASA ID Camp.
3
Get Accepted by RIASA
After the coaching staff have seen your talent, work ethic and potential, you will receive confirmation that you have been accepted by the soccer side of the programme.
4
Apply to Academics
Now for the academic side of the RIASA Leeds Programme. Simply go to commonapp.org and search for "Richmond, The American International University in London" to submit your application.
Discover How the RIASA Programme Has
Transformed the Lives of Soccer Players Like You
Entry Requirements
- international
- UK & eu
English Language Requirements
(Non-native English Speakers)
Israel Kinyolo
RIASA Alumni | Student of MA Sport Business
“My experience at RIASA has been nothing short of amazing.
I have been able to grow as an individual in scholarly knowledge through the continued support from my lecturers, made possible via the small class sizes that ensured specialised attention in the sessions.”
Coaching Team
Develop with ex-professional & UEFA-Licensed coaches
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Rob Jones
Head Academy Coach
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Kamran Stead
Assistant Head Academy Coach
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John Francis
Academy Coach
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John Hendrie
Academy Coach
Karl Leneghan
Goalkeeper Coach
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Clive Brown
Lead Physiotherapist
Rob Jones
Head Academy Coach
Kamran Stead
Assistant Academy Coach
Sarah Crossland
Head of Recruitment
Dawn Craven
Head of Operations & Finance
Soccer Programme
At RIASA, soccer is not simply an extra-curricular activity. As a RIASA Student-Athlete, you will experience a 9-month soccer season, as opposed to the 4 months you would play on a US College Soccer programme.
The professional-standard soccer programme is spearheaded by ex- Sheffield Wednesday and Doncaster Rovers Captain, Rob Jones.
Once enrolled, your time management skills will be tested. Due to the nature of the RIASA Leeds Programme and the balance between academics and soccer, you will be on a tight schedule. But don't worry, you will be surrounded by a network of supportive staff, coaches and fellow student-athletes to push you towards your potential.
Academic Programme
Administered by Richmond University, the 4-year RIASA Undergraduate Programme is built around the core belief that student-athletes should not have to choose between academics or soccer, that's why the programme is designed to give academics and soccer equal time commitment.
Kaushik Dhanyamraju
RIASA Alumni | Jr. Accountant, Wakefern Food Corp.
Mentally, physically, tactically, and technically, I believe I have ascended into the best possible version of myself as a footballer. The training and development here far surpasses that in USA, and it's no reason why England is high up and America has stagnated on the footballing spectrum.
Cost Breakdown
cost breakdown
An easy-to-understand breakdown of our £25,500 annual fee
Academy Coaching Fee
Academic Tuition
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On-Campus Accommodation
Career Paths
RIASA student-athletes work hard to ensure that they have a great degree, coaching badges, additional qualifications and unrivalled life experiences, this has enabled those student-athletes to pursue a variety of rewarding careers. Some of the careers that RIASA Alumni can go on to enjoy include:
Professional Soccer Player | Business Development | Sports Finance |
|---|---|---|
Semi-Pro Soccer Player | Soccer Coach | Sports Promo |
Sports Marketing | Stadium Management | Further Study |
"The thing I love most about the programme
is how close everyone is."
Joseph De Martino | RIASA Student-Athlete
Location & Facilities
The RIASA Leeds Programme is based in Leeds, UK at Leeds Beckett University. Leeds is situated in the heart of West Yorkshire, UK and is renowned for it's sporting heritage in soccer, rugby and cricket. Moreover, Leeds is a thriving student city and widely regarded as one of the top locations for students to study and live.
As a RIASA Student-Athlete, you have access to high-standard academic, training and playing facilities at Leeds Beckett University and Sports Park Weetwood including:
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