Course summary
The role of coach or manager in football is one full of immense pressure, but with that comes potentially huge rewards. Students on this programme will learn how to spot and develop talent, as well as lead with authority. You will engage with, and gain an understanding across, areas such as community coaching, academy coaching, semi-professional, professional and overseas coaching. Taught within the football club environment, the Football Coaching & Management degree qualification provides a unique learning experience and the opportunity to live, learn and develop within the live operations of a professional atmosphere, providing students with access to coaching at clubs across the football pyramid. This degree provides lifelong learning and education to aspiring young football coaches and managers, as well as being the hub for football industry qualifications. You will receive high quality teaching, learning and coaching provision from professionals with backgrounds in academia and professional football. We aim to ensure that everyone on our Football Coaching & Management degree will gain the qualifications, skills and expertise needed for the maximum chance of success within the football industry. We aim to ensure that everyone on our BA (Hons) Football Coaching & Management degree will gain the qualifications, skills and expertise needed for the maximum chance of success within the football industry.
Course details
Modules
Foundation Year Modules: Skills for Learning, Mental Wealth, Research Project, Contemporary Issues in Sport, Theory of Coaching, Principles of Coaching Year 1 Modules: An Introduction to Football Coaching, An Introduction to Football Management, Industry Competencies (Mental Wealth), Football in the Community, Coaching and Skill Acquisition, Talent Development Year 2 Modules: Scouting and Recruitment, Coaching Within Small Sided Games, Industry Readiness (Mental Wealth), Research Methods, Managing Teams and Individuals, The Reflective Coach Year 3 Modules: Match Analysis, Coaching with Tactics and Strategies, Professional Project, Industry Engagement (Mental Wealth), Working in an Elite Environment
Assessment method
This programme is predominantly assessed through coursework and practical examinations.
How to apply
26Jan
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:
- FCM1
- Institution code:
- U10
- Campus name:
- UCFB Wembley
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
International applicants
Our access to an International Licence is currently being reviewed. This means we are unable to accept applications for anyone who requires a student visa to study in the UK as we cannot issue Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). If you are still unsure whether you would need a visa to study in the UK, or for more information, please contact [email protected]
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applicants wishing to start this programme must hold an FA Level 1 coaching badge prior to enrollment. Applicants who do not hold this qualification at the point of application will be asked to achieve this as part of their offer conditions and must do so by August 31st following their application.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Applicants who do not meet the programme's minimum entry requirements will be asked to attend an interview and assessment at a UCFB campus.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | A minimum of 5.5 required in each specific band. |
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Please see https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/ for information on tuition fees and funding opportunities at UCFB, including our Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries scheme.
Provider information
UCFB
University Campus of Football Business,
Wembley Stadium
Brent
HA9 0WS
Clearing contact details
Complete our Clearing form and we’ll be in touch!Clearing hotline
0333 016 1244
Additional information
0900-1700 weekdays from Tuesday 5th July to Wednesday 10th August 0800-2000 Thursday 18th August 0800-1900 Friday 19th August 1000-1500 Saturday 20th August 0830-1700 Monday 22nd August to Friday 20th August, Tuesday 30th August to Friday 2nd September, Monday 5th September to Friday 9th September and Monday 12th September to Friday 16th September