BSc (Hons) Football Coaching at University Academy 92

Programme overview

On our Football Coaching degree, you’ll develop the coaching knowledge, practical skills, and experience that will set you up for a successful career in the football industry. Through a strategic partnership with England Football Learning, you’ll also complete the UEFA C Diploma as part of the first year of your degree. Develop practical knowledge and skills across four key areas. The degree is subject to approval.

Faculty: World of Sport | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September, November, January, February, April | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (Level 4): Football Coaching Competencies; Developing Talent in Football; Introduction to Performance Analysis and Talent Identification; Professional Development in Coaching. Year 2 (Level 5): Skill Acquisition for Football; Football Science and Talent Development; Analysis of Performance in Football; Applied Research Practices. Year 3 (Level 6): Advanced Coaching Practice; Applied Football Science for Talent Development; Applied Analysis for Football Coaching; Final Project.

Career pathways

With a BSc in Football Coaching, you’ll be all set to identify and develop football talent and start building your portfolio. Football coaches can work in a wide variety of settings, including professional and semi-professional clubs, education institutions, grassroots and community trusts, even international academies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 UCAS points (A Levels BCC; BTEC National Extended Diploma DMM; BTEC Diploma D*D; T Levels M; Scottish Advanced Highers AB; IB 28 points with 14 from Higher Level Subjects). 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English Language (Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths accepted). Non-tariff qualifications and work/life experience are considered individually, and a Contextual Admissions Policy applies. Additional requirements: The FA Introduction to Coaching Football (completed before starting), The FA First Aid in Football, The FA Safeguarding Children and an enhanced DBS check. International: IELTS 6.5 overall with no section lower than 5.5. UCAS code C150.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK students; full-time degree (three years) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,728 a year (2026/27). Full-time degree (three years), Sport, Media and Digital courses rate from September 2026 Source

Intake: September, November, January, February, April

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ua92.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate/apply-to-ua92/how-to-apply/

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