Football Studies, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

This block-taught degree combines academic theory and real-world practice across football coaching, management and performance analysis, with an optional placement year. The Preston Campus is close to the English Football League headquarters and Preston North End FC, giving access to placements and networking.

Faculty: School of Health, Social Work and Sport | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026 and September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Football, Culture and Society, Football, the Media and Journalism and The Business and Management of the Football Industry; Year 2 includes Performance Analysis and Scouting in Football, Sport Industry Experience and Sport Marketing and Consumer Behaviour; Year 3 includes Project Realisation and Contemporary issues in the football industry, with options such as Strategic Sport Leadership and Innovation.

Career pathways

Graduates prepare for roles in the football industry such as coach, analyst and scout.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants (typical offer): 104 - 112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104 - 112 Points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent; West African School Certificate English grade C6 is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026 and September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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