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Community Football Coaching at Plymouth Marjon University - UCAS

Plymouth Marjon University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: University College Plymouth, Marjon

Community Football Coaching

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Course summary

Inspire, develop, and lead through football – making a difference in communities worldwide. The BA Community Football Coaching degree is designed for those passionate about football and its role in community development. This hands-on programme combines academic excellence, practical placements, and FA-recognised coaching qualifications to prepare you for a career in coaching, sport development, and education. With CIMSPA professional endorsement and partnerships with Plymouth Argyle Community Trust and Devon FA, you’ll gain real-world experience working with industry leaders to create positive change through football. Why study this course at Marjon? • Delivered in partnership with Plymouth Argyle Community Trust and Devon FA, ensuring industry-relevant experience. • Earn FA-recognised coaching qualifications as part of your degree. • Learn from FA Coach Developers with expert insight into the football industry. • Opportunity to take a four-year degree with a professional practice year, expanding your experience and professional network. • Exclusive opportunity to coach in America through our partnership with Challenger Sports, either for a summer or as part of your professional practice year. • Gain CIMSPA professional endorsement at no extra cost, giving you a recognised industry qualification. • Where could this degree take you? This degree offers global career opportunities in football coaching, sport development, and education, including: • Community Coach or Development Officer – working with clubs, charities, and governing bodies to engage and inspire players. • Project Manager or Development Manager – leading initiatives that drive football participation and social impact. • Football Analyst – supporting grassroots and academy programmes through performance analysis. • Roles in the FA, professional clubs, or the public sector – influencing football policy and participation at all levels. • Entrepreneurship in football and sports development, launching community projects or coaching businesses. Turn your passion for football into a career that inspires, develops, and changes lives. Join Marjon and take the next step in your journey to becoming a leader in community football coaching.

Modules

Introduction to Community Football Coaching Fundamental Movement Skills: Skill Acquisition, Mechanics & Analysis Coach Behaviours The Structure of Sport Performance Analysis for Team Development Coaching and Teaching: Process & Practice Delivering Events Developing Female Players and Athletes Sport Coaching Theory & Practice (optional) Sport and Education (optional) Work Based Learning: Placement Performance Analysis for Individual Player Development Player Care (optional) From Principles to Planning: Practice Design in Sport Coaching & PE (optional) Sociology of Coaching Coaching Disability Matchday Analysis (optional) Pedagogy in Practice (optional) Developing Sport Coaches and PE Teachers Coach Analysis OR Coaching Children in Sport Applied Project

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 course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Course code:
CFC1
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


Student Outcomes

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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

EU applicants will be classed as International unless they have Pre-settled or Settled status.
Community Football Coaching at Plymouth Marjon University - UCAS