BA (Hons) Football Coaching at University of Bedfordshire

Programme overview

This specialist degree develops you as a knowledgeable, reflective and employable football coach. Combining academic study with extensive practical experience, it develops the knowledge and skills to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching; develop players; analyse performance; and create positive football environments. You explore women’s and girls’ football, player welfare, sport psychology, performance analysis and coach development.

Faculty: School of Sport, Psychology and Social Science | Department: Sport Science & Physical Activity | Study mode: full-time; full-time (with professional practice year option) | Intake: September | Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Working in sport and physical education; Introduction to football studies; Sport in action: management; Foundations for football coaching; Social psychology of sport; Performance analysis; Applied football coaching; Football development; Football in the community; Football governance.

Career pathways

Graduates leave with coaching knowledge, practical experience and a professional network to take their next step in football.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. An Enhanced DBS check is required. UCAS code: C670 / C671.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2027/28 is £18,150 per year. Source

Intake: September

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