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Play College Field Hockey Overseas

Study and Play Field Hockey in the UK

Many of the UK’s premier tennis institutions own their own indoor facilities and provide access to highly qualified coaches.

As a postgrad student-athlete, you will have the opportunity to compete in leagues and a range of national tournaments, from singles and doubles matches to team events.

So whether you’re a fierce competitor on the singles court or a skilled doubles player, Play Overseas can help you find the right university to continue your college tennis career as a postgraduate student-athlete.

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Play Overseas can help you to extend your field hockey 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 field hockey 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.

Megan Duvernois

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
NCAA D1

Graduated in 2021 with an MRes in Sports Science

Kaitlyn Thompson

West Chester University
NCAA D2

Graduated in 2021 with an MSc in Public Health and Health Promotion

Carly Brosious

Rider University
NCAA D1

Graduated in 2023 with an MA in History

Julie Johnson

Rowan University
NCAA D3

Graduated in 2020 with an MSc in International Accounting & Finance

Minke Koomen

College of the Holy Cross in Worcester
NCAA D1

Graduated in 2023 with an MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering

Allie Christopher

Bucknell University
NCAA D1

Graduated in 2021 with an MSc in Public Health and Health Promotion

Natalie Konerth

American University
NCAA D1

Graduated in 2020 with an MSc by Research

Abigail Romig

Saint Francis University
NCAA D1

Graduated in 2022 with an MSc in Public Health and Health Promotion

Abigail Busch

Alderson Broaddus University
NCAA D2

Graduated in 2022 with an MA in International Relations

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 for a National Championship with your U.K. University team

The regular season for UK university field hockey teams runs from October to January.

Following the completion of the regular season, qualified teams will then compete in postseason tournaments in order to be crowned national champions.

Teams who reach tournament finals will compete at the annual BUCS Big Wednesday event, where thousands of students from a wide range of sports challenge for national titles during an action-packed 24 hours of university sport.

What Our Student-Athletes Say

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