MSc Football Performance at Solent University

Programme overview

Gain real world, applied knowledge of performance science, analysis, coaching and leadership in a course that brings together exciting insights into the growth and diversity of the football industry. We’ve been at the forefront of football education for nearly two decades and our football programmes have emerged as a leading supplier of graduates to the football industry. Our graduates have gone on to careers in the English Premier League, the Women's Super League, as well as national federations and clubs overseas.

Faculty: Sport and fitness | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Full-time September start; Part-time September start (2027 entry) | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Independent Football Project, Coaching Insights, Team Leadership and Management, Football Analysis, Football Innovation, Football Performance, Player Care.

Career pathways

Football performance roles in professional football are varied. This course offers students the opportunity to investigate and enhance their learning in the chosen performance pathway and will enable you to develop roles in: Training and match analysis, Coaching, Sports science, Strength and conditioning, Football development, Player welfare.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant undergraduate sport science or related degree Applicants may be admitted to the course without an undergraduate degree provided they can demonstrate the necessary graduate-equivalent knowledge, abilities and skills. Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Applicants do not need to be currently working in a professional football environment, however this would be an advantage. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,712 a year (2027/28). UK and Channel Island full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,350 a year (2027/28). International full-time fee Source

Intake: Full-time September start; Part-time September start (2027 entry)

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.solent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/football-performance-msc

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