Course summary

Spotting and nurturing talent has become a crucial aspect of the modern game, with an increasing number of clubs competing for the stars of the future as transfer fees reach new heights. Start your journey and fast-track your aspirations to build a career in the football industry. Delivered via Distance with attendance, this course provides the flexibility of online study with on-campus learning experiences. This degree reflects the needs of the football industry by understanding strategies used around the world, relating theory to practice, and gives students the knowledge and skills to work in youth development departments at clubs domestically and overseas. Identifying and developing talent is an imperative facet of the modern game, with more and more clubs vying for the stars of tomorrow as transfer fees continue to break records. From learning about international player development to coaching in the professional development phase, this course will give you the tools and understanding to succeed in the football industry. Students will receive high quality teaching, learning and coaching provision from professionals with backgrounds in academia, professional football, elite sport and business, and the course will provide an inclusive, current and versatile curriculum of study which reflects the needs of the football industry, evaluating policies and strategies that have been employed nationally and internationally to support youth development.