BA (Hons) Football Coaching & Development at Plymouth Marjon University

Programme overview

Turn your passion for football into a varied and exciting career. You'll learn about the football industry including coaching, player development, talent identification, inclusion, leadership and management, performance analysis, practical football development, and how football can be used for positive social change. This course is packed with hands-on experience so you can put theory into practice.

Faculty: Sport, PE & Coaching | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Introduction to football coaching & development, Football in the community, Introduction to performance analysis in football, Foundations in sport development, Introduction to the management of sport, Coaching for football and physical activity. 2nd Year: Engaging with employability: football development and coaching, Practical football development, Principles of football coaching, Inclusion in sport and physical activity, Research and critical inquiry in sport, Developing players in football. 3rd Year: Honours project, Talent identification in football, Inclusive coaching in sport & physical activity, Performance coaching, Leadership, management and mentoring in sports, Graduate employability in sport, Entrepreneurship and small business management.

Career pathways

Career opportunities are worldwide and include working as a coach, development officer or project manager, working in the commercial, charitable, and education sectors as well as with professional bodies and clubs. A number of our graduates now work for the FA and Argyle Community Trust in a variety of football development, social inclusion, football coaching, and educational roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three A-levels: CCC or above; Or BTEC triple: MMM or above; Or Access 23-45 D/M with min 6D; Or T level P (C+); And GCSE English Language at grade 4 or grade C or above; Applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis. We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level, but they must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs (General Studies is excluded).; UCAS tariff points: 96.

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

International applicants: GBP 15,200 a year (2026/27). Non-UK rate for undergraduate and foundation degrees from the university fee table. Source

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/08ebc72e-7cd0-3393-10fb-4c5044bc38cf

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