BSc (Hons) Football Performance Coaching at Plymouth Marjon University

Programme overview

Kick off a career in elite football environments with the BSc (Hons) Football Performance Coaching. Developed in collaboration with Plymouth Argyle FC Academy and Community Trust, this degree is designed to prepare future coaches, analysts, and leaders to thrive in the high-performance game. From the start, you’ll take a practical, immersive approach to learning.

Faculty: Sport, PE & Coaching | Duration: Three years full time or up to six years part time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Starting Strong: Foundations for Coaching and University Success, Game Insights: Performance Analysis in Action, Building Skilful Movers, Coaching, Culture and Society, Coaching in Action: Behaviours that Shape Player Development, Coaching to Develop Players: From Practice to Matchday. 2nd Year: Coaching in Action: Developing Your Practice and Pedagogy, Data-Driven Player Development, Scouting and Selecting: Data-Informed Talent ID in Sport, Professional Practice and Industry Experience, Women in Sport: Coaching for Performance and Progression, Athlete Welfare and Wellbeing in Practice. 3rd Year: Analysing Coaching in Action, Pathways to Performance: Analysing Talent Development Systems, Power, Identity and Coaching: A Sociological Lens, Insight to Impact: Applied Research in Sport, Scouting and Recruitment: Data-Driven Decision Making, Tactical Insights and Matchday Performance.

Career pathways

This degree prepares you for a range of careers across performance football, player development, and sport education. Graduates may go on to work as: Performance Coach in academies, elite clubs, or national governing bodies Performance Analyst supporting tactical and player development Talent Identification Scout or Recruitment Analyst Player Care or Welfare Officer in professional football environments Coach Developer or Mentor in formal coach education Development Officer or Project Lead for clubs, foundations, or community trusts Teacher or Lecturer in coaching, sport science, or PE Entrepreneur or Consultant launching your own coaching or analysis service You’ll also be well-prepared for postgraduate study in coaching, sport performance, or education, and for taking on leadership roles in the ever-evolving football industry.

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Entry requirements

Three A-levels at grades CCC - BBC; Or BTEC triple grades MMM - DMM; We accept Access to HE Diplomas with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range; T level P (C+); GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification; Applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis

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: Three years full time or up to six years part time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/4614f818-a4c1-42ba-a7b0-9d697dbe8aff?academicYearId=2026

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