26Apr
UndergraduateMiddlesex University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Course Summary The FdA Football Development & Coaching programme at Middlesex University is meticulously designed for aspiring professionals seeking a career in the football industry. Offering a balance of academic rigor and hands-on experience, the course provides you with the tools to thrive in various roles within football coaching, development, and administration. Why Choose Football Development & Coaching at Middlesex? Middlesex University’s long-standing legacy of delivering high-quality education makes it the perfect place to launch your career in football. With over 145 years of expertise in professional and technical education, the programme offers unique opportunities to engage directly with the football industry. You’ll benefit from a highly practical and immersive learning experience, with access to cutting-edge academic facilities, including those at Middlesex University and Watford FC, and instruction from leading experts in the field. This course is tailored to give you hands-on experience, bridging academic theory with real-world practice. Whether you’re planning, designing, or delivering football development projects, the programme prepares you to make a significant impact in the sector. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to complete your FA Introduction to Coaching and FA UEFA C Licence, ensuring you graduate with valuable qualifications recognised across the football industry. What You Will Gain As a graduate of this programme, you’ll be equipped with the strategic and practical skills needed to excel in football development and coaching. Key skills include: The ability to design, implement, and evaluate safe, effective, and inclusive coaching sessions tailored to different levels and abilities. Analytical skills to conduct research and assess current data, enabling you to justify and plan community football projects. A deep understanding of scientific principles and methods to enhance football performance through testing and analysis. In addition, the course focuses on developing your communication, interpersonal, and IT skills, all of which are essential for football coaching and development.
Modules
Year 1 - Compulsory Fundamentals of Research Methods in Sport & Exercise Science (15 credits) Fundamentals of Football Development (30 credits) Fundamentals of Football Coaching (30 credits) Fundamentals of Football Performance (30 credits) Made in Middlesex Expansion Module (Cognitive Me) (15 credits) Year 2 - Compulsory Research Methods (15 Credits) Applied Football Development (30 credits) Applied Football Coaching and Work Based Learning (30 credits) Applied Football Performance (30 credits) Made in Middlesex Expansion Module (Associative Me) (15 Credits)
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C60J
- Institution code:
- M80
- Campus name:
- Hendon Campus
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - DEE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Qualifications Applicants must have achieved a minimum Merit / 2:2 within their Foundation-level qualification. Further requirements Applicants must hold or be willing to undertake a DBS check prior to placement. Eligibility UK, EU and International students are eligible to apply for this course. Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions Interviews will be offered to applicants who don’t fully meet entry requirements to assess suitability. Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page at: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/football-development-and-coaching-top-up We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate/entry-requirements-for-undergraduates
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | With at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading |
| PTE Academic | 51 | 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all components |
Visit our general entry requirements page, by clicking on the link below, to see how these points can be achieved from our acceptable level 3 qualifications and the combinations which are welcomed by Middlesex University, including GCSE requirements.
Entry Qualifications
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/help-with-your-application/undergraduate-application/entry-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16600 | Year 1 |
| International | £16600 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Barnet
NW4 4BT