Course summary
Build your career in the global football industry with expert coaching, analysis, and industry experience. Developed in collaboration with Plymouth Argyle FC Academy and Community Trust, this hands-on degree equips you with the coaching, performance analysis, and applied practice skills needed to thrive in football. You’ll gain FA-recognised coaching qualifications, industry placements, and CIMSPA professional endorsement, preparing you for a range of careers in professional football coaching and analysis. Why study this course at Marjon? • Delivered in partnership with Plymouth Argyle Academy and Community Trust. • Gain FA-recognised coaching qualifications as part of your degree. • Learn from FA Coach Developers with real-world expertise. • Option to study as a four-year degree with a professional practice year to expand your experience and industry connections. • Exclusive opportunity to coach in America through our partnership with Challenger Sports, either for a summer or a full professional practice year. • CIMSPA professional endorsement as a coach at no extra cost, enhancing your employability. • Where could this degree take you? This degree opens doors to global career opportunities in football, including roles such as: • Performance Coach or Analyst in professional football • Scout or Talent Reporter identifying future stars • Football Development Officer or Project Lead shaping grassroots and elite pathways • Coach Developer or Educator supporting the next generation of coaches • Entrepreneur launching your own football-related business Shape your future in football with a degree designed for ambitious coaches and analysts. Join us at Marjon and take your next step towards a career in the professional game.
Modules
Starting Strong: Foundations for Coaching and University Success Game Insights: Performance Analysis in Action Building Skilful Movers Coaching, Culture and Society Coaching in Action: Behaviours that Shape Player Development Coaching to Develop Players: From Practice to Matchday Coaching in Action: Developing Your Practice and Pedagogy Data-Driven Player Development Scouting and Selecting: Data-Informed Talent ID in Sport Professional Practice and Industry Experience Women in Sport: Coaching for Performance and Progression Athlete Welfare and Wellbeing in Practice Analysing Coaching in Action Pathways to Performance: Analysing Talent Development Systems Power, Identity and Coaching: A Sociological Lens Insight to Impact: Applied Research in Sport Scouting and Recruitment: Data-Driven Decision Making Tactical Insights and Matchday Performance
Assessment method
Coaching Session Data Collection Development Plan Essay Honours Project Learning Agreement Learning Journal Portfolio Presentation Project Reflective Essay Report
How to apply
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:
- FPC1
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £14600 | Year 1 |
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 |
International | £14600 | 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
Provider information
Plymouth Marjon University
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8BH