BSc (Hons) Football Science at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Football Science at Liverpool John Moores University is delivered by world-leading experts and informed by extensive links with key industry partners, such as the Football Association, FIFA and various Premier League football clubs. The last 25 years have seen a marked rise in demand for sports science graduates in professional football. These specialists work in multi-disciplinary teams to optimise player development and performance, and take the lead in innovation and the future direction of the sport.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science | Department: School of Sport and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Research Methods 1, Exercise Physiology 1, Psychosocial Principles of Sport and Exercise, Human Movement, Professional Practice in Science and Football 1, Talent Identification and Development in Football. Year 2 core modules: Research Methods 2, Exercise Physiology 2, Biomechanics, Professional Practice in Science and Football 2, Football Tactics and Match Analysis, Sport and Performance Psychology, Study Semester Abroad - Science and Football. Year 3 core modules: Major Project, Football Technology and Innovation, Physical Performance in Football, Applied Psychology of Football, Applied Placement in Science and Football.

Career pathways

A number of our former graduates are now employed in the football industry in the UK, Europe and further afield in sports science support, player development and community programmes. Typical roles include performance analysis, strength and conditioning and sports psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBC (112). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. A levels: BBC Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20; Sport or Science related discipline. Psychology, PE and Maths are accepted as a relevant science. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM; In a Sport or Science related subject. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Pass overall with a minimum of 112 points. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM; In a Sport or Science related subject. Irish awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Including a Sport or Science related subject. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a Sport or Science related subject area. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/9b3f6adc-2b05-011b-b900-9235f53cb635?academicYearId=2027

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