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College Track & Field Overseas

Study and Compete in the UK

Whether you’re a long-distance runner, high jumper, or hammer thrower, we can help you compete in your preferred track and field discipline at the best athletic institutions in the UK.

With state-of-the-art athletic facilities located across the UK, you will have the opportunity to represent your university on a national level in a number of championship events, including indoor and outdoor competitions, 10,000m, and Cross Country.

Embrace your track and field passion in the UK whilst working towards a degree with Play Overseas!

Compete

Compete

Play Overseas can help you to extend your athletic career and identify opportunities that meet your sporting ambitions.

Pursue A Degree

Study either a Bachelor’s degree which typically last three years, or a Master’s degrees which are often completed in one year.

Save Money

Tuition fees in the UK are generally lower than in the US, and the shorter duration of UK programs will help you save money in the long run.

Did you know that as a postgrad student-athlete in the UK you can:

  • Continue your athletic career by competing as a graduate student – regardless of the number of years you played in the NCAA/NAIA
  • Complete a master’s degree in just 12 months
  • Choose from over 100 different courses to study
  • Secure a scholarship to reduce the cost of your year overseas
  • Experience life in a new country

Play Overseas Graduates

Meet some of the former US college athletes who have benefitted from our free service and completed a postgrad year in the UK.

Mariam Abdul-Rashid

The University of Texas at Austin
NCAA D1

Graduated in 2020 with an MA in Media & Communication Industries

Joseph Venditti

St. Johns University
NCAA D3

Graduated in 2022 with an MSc in Sport Management

Kedisha Dallas

Northern Illinois University
NCAA D1

Graduated in 2023 with an MSc in Marketing

Bosibori Mosongo

University of New Hampshire
NCAA D1

Graduated in 2022 with an MSc in Climate Change Science & Management

Darius Shelton

Marian University
NAIA

Graduated in 2023 with an MSc in Psychology

Sasha Smith Pollard

Oral Roberts University
NCAA D1

Graduated in 2020 with an MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences

How Play Overseas Can Help You

  • Free Service: Our service is free for all applicants to use.
  • Overseas Network: We work with universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
  • Record of Success: In the last five years we have helped hundreds of former NCAA D1, D2, D3 and NAIA institutions pursue their master’s degree in the UK.
  • We Are Here To Help: Our expert staff support you from your initial enquire, all the way through to departure to your UK University.

Compete in the annual BUCS Indoor and Outdoor Championships

The highly anticipated BUCS Indoor and Outdoor Championships draw in the most talented student-athletes from across the country.

With state-of-the-art athletic facilities located across the UK, these Championships, along with numerous local competitions, provide lots of exciting opportunities to represent your university.

What Our Student-Athletes Say

Take Your Track & Field Career Overseas!

Register your details for our FREE service via the link below.