Play and Study Overseas - Postgraduate Student-Athlete

NCAA; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting student-athletes offers a unique opportunity to pursue a Master's degree in the UK while continuing to engage in competitive sports. With 50 openings available, graduates can benefit from a free service that matches them to suitable postgraduate programs and athletic scholarships. Ideal for those eager to advance their education and sporting career simultaneously.

Benefits

Free application service

Support with grad school applications

Opportunities to compete in the UK

Qualifications

• Must have completed a 4 Year Degree.
• Open to recent graduates or those soon graduating.

Responsibilities

• Apply for postgraduate opportunities in the UK.
• Participate in sports during master's education.

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Play and Study Overseas - Postgraduate Student-Athlete Opportunity

Posted: 03-Nov-25

Location: London, United Kingdom

Type: Full-time

Salary: N/A

Sector: Collegiate Sports

Required Education: 4 Year Degree

Additional Information: 50 openings available.

Take Your Sporting Career and Education Overseas in 2026!

Pursue a Master's Degree and continue your college sporting career in the UK with Play Overseas!

At Play Overseas, we provide a completely free service to graduating student-athletes, helping them identify exciting postgraduate opportunities in the UK where they can both pursue a Master's degree and continue playing college sport.

Our expert staff are on hand to help you connect with coaches, complete grad school applications, and guide you through the process of moving to the UK.

January 2026 and September 2026 entry available!

Whether you're aiming to take your student-athlete career overseas in the Spring or Fall of next year, universities across the UK are already recruiting for the 26/27 season.

Working with the UK's best sporting institutions, we can present exciting postgraduate opportunities that align with both your academic and sporting ambitions - no matter when you want to start your overseas journey!

We're recruiting student-athletes in the following sports:

• Soccer
• Basketball
• Football
• Volleyball
• Lacrosse
• Field Hockey
• Golf
• Tennis
• Track & Field
• Swimming
• Squash
• Rugby

Why Play and Study Overseas?

• Graduate in 12 Months: A Master's degree takes just 12 months to complete in the UK and there are over 100 different courses to choose from!
• Continue Playing: With different eligibility rules in U.K. university sport, you can compete whilst pursuing your Master's degree regardless of the number of years competed in the NCAA or NAIA!
• Travel: Experience sport and education in a brand new country. Use your study breaks to visit iconic cities, historical sites, and natural wonders across the UK and Europe.
• Save Money: Master's degrees are cheaper in the UK - before athletic scholarships are even considered!

Whether you have recently graduated or are soon to be, take advantage of our FREE service and have us find you playing opportunities that meet both your specific sporting and academic ambitions.

One application, multiple opportunities!

One quick application via our website can result in a variety of exciting postgraduate overseas playing opportunities. All Play Overseas applicants have our full support in completing their U.K. graduate school applications.

Apply for our FREE service online

If you are interested in taking your career overseas, please apply via our online application form.

About Play Overseas

Play Overseas helps student-athletes extend their sporting career beyond their senior year of eligibility. We work with graduates from NCAA/NAIA institutions and help to identify postgraduate athletic scholarship opportunities that will allow our athletes the chance to continue their student-athlete career into their postgraduate education. Our free one to one college counselling service will allow you to explore what options you will have overseas.