University of Bedfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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.
- 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).
- 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
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:
- 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
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
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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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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 |
Additional fee information
For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU