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.
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:
- 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
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
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