Football Studies at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

Course summary

We offer three football-related pathways (business, coaching or studies) where you choose your preferred specialism after your first year. Opening up exciting options for your future career in a thriving sector, this course is designed to give you a wide knowledge base, starting with areas such as sport and physical activity; sport management; and working in sport as well as exploring contemporary issues in football. Facilities and Specialist Equipment

  • External 4G sports pitches.
  • Sports arena.
  • Purpose-built strength and conditioning facility.
  • Free gym and Olympic weight room.
  • Multi-use games areas.
  • Sports therapy and rehabilitation centre with a sports injury clinic, open to staff, students and external athletes/clients.
  • Sports massage rooms.
  • Industry-leading performance-analysis equipment, including a Nacsport camera system and Catapult GPS system.
Partnerships and Collaborations
  • We are official Education Partners of Luton Town FC as well as other football clubs and organisations across the region.
  • We are also a Higher Education Partner of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Your Student Experience
  • Gain recognised awards such as FA Coaching Level 1 and 2 in addition to your degree.
  • Take advantage of coaching opportunities with local schools.
  • Take the opportunity for placements through our official partnership with Luton Town FC and other football organisations.
  • Take part in behind-the-scenes tours and match-day experiences to football clubs such as Luton Town FC and MK Dons as well as local football organisations and non-league clubs.
  • Field trips include St George’s Park, Burton-on-Trent, the home of England Football, and to football clubs around the country.
  • Our graduates have gone on to work in roles across the football sector including FIFA and professional clubs in the UK and overseas.
  • Our Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where academic staff get to know you well.
  • You also have the support of your own personal academic tutor who will guide and support you throughout your student journey.

Modules

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How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
NXF1
Institution code:
B22
Campus name:
Bedford Campus
Campus code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.


Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 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

For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/

Provider information

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University of Bedfordshire
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Luton
LU1 3JU


Clearing contact details

Admissions

0300 3300 073

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Thursday 17 August 08:00-20:00 Friday 18 August 08:00-20:00 Saturday 19 August 10.00–16.00 Sunday 20 August 10.00–16.00 Monday 21 August 09.00–17.00 Tuesday 22 August 09.00–17.00 Wednesday 23 August 09.00–17.00 Thursday 24 August 09.00–17.00 Friday 25 August 09.00–17.00 Open Day Bookings here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/open-days/ Apply Online here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/clearing


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Football Studies at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS