FdSc Sports Coaching with Football Development and Performance at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

Gain coaching experience and learn the theory behind what it takes to be a professional football coach. We partnered with Wycombe Wanderers football foundation to offer you this two-year foundation degree. You'll gain a mix of academic theory and workplace experience to prepare you with both the practical and theoretical skills you need.

Faculty: Sport and Exercise Science | Duration: Two Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Introduction to Coaching, Sport in Society, Developing Professional Identity, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Human Systems and Movement, Introduction to Research in Sport, Coaching Pedagogy in Practice, Applied Research Project, Performance Analysis, Working in Football Development and Performance, Exercise Instruction & Special Populations, Football Operations and Events Management.

Career pathways

This course is ideal for those wishing to progress into a sport coaching or mentoring role. If you wanted to pursue a higher education qualification you will be well suited to pursue that through a top up degree programme. Roles include sports coach, personal trainer, community worker, sport scientist, nutrition, sport therapy, exercise science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 56 - 80 UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. However, every application will be assessed on its individual merits. If you do not meet the entry requirements you may, if you have relevant professional experience, still be invited for interview, where you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course. Previous study, professional and / or vocational experiences may be recognised as the equivalent learning experience and permit exemption from studying certain modules in accordance with our accreditation of prior learning (APL) process. UCAS code C620.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,910 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Two Years

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