Football Coaching and Performance BSc at Middlesex University

Programme overview

Learn from industry professionals and gain valuable experience with this innovative new programme which provides a multidisciplinary approach to advanced player performance. This course is designed for driven individuals with a passion for football coaching who want to work in an elite environment. Player development and performance are at the core of the programme.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: London Sport Institute | Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In year 1, students will have the opportunity to take the FA Introduction to Coaching Football qualification alongside their football coaching module (if they haven’t achieved this already). Modules include Academic Skills, Fundamentals of Football Coaching, Sport Science Fundamentals, Player Welfare, Sport Analytics and Psychology, Research Methods, Talent ID and Development, Applied Football Coaching and Performance, Football Coaching Science, Human Performance.

Career pathways

The range of careers open to Football Coaching and Performance graduates is vast. You could find yourself working in a range of exciting settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points. 96 UCAS points including GCSE: Grade 4/C in English and Mathematics. A level: CCC including a C or above in a Science subject or PE. BTEC: MMM at BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in related field. DD at BTEC Level 3 Diploma in related subject. Access requirements: Overall pass in a related subject: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher. Combinations: A combination of A level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications that total 96 UCAS Tariff points including 32 points from a science or PE subject. DBS checks. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are required for student placements. These checks will be explained and conducted during the first term. You will need a successful DNS check to participate in placements. Students undertaking placements with Watford FC CSE Trust will be subject to a DBS check. You won’t be required to attend an interview for this course. Please apply via UCAS using the code C611. Need help with your application? Check out our undergraduate application page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate. Part-time: £83 per taught credit (not included). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/67929f61-fe22-4dfe-a1fc-c0689289249c/football-coaching-and-performance-watford-fc-community-sport-and-education-trust?studyYear=2027

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