BA Football Business

The BA Football Business at the University of Bedfordshire teaches how football works off the pitch. It covers topics like club finances, stadium deals, media, economics, fan culture, and marketing. Students study real-world examples and work on simulated projects. The course blends theory with practical tasks, helping students understand how football impacts communities, clubs, and businesses.

This degree teaches students how football works in the business world. As an official education partner of Luton Town FC, students may take part in placements and live projects with them. The university also collaborates with sporting bodies like CIMSPA. Students will use excellent facilities such as 4G pitches, a sports arena, a strength and conditioning room, a gym, and a rehabilitation clinic.

The university also collaborates with sporting bodies like CIMSPA. After Year 1, students can choose football business, coaching, or academic study as their focus. Learning is done through lectures, group work, case studies, and simulations. Assessment is through presentations, written work, and group projects.

The University of Bedfordshire was established in 1882 as a teacher training college and became the University of Bedfordshire in 2006, following its merger with the Bedford campus of De Montfort University. Today, it serves around 20,000 students from over 100 countries. The university prides itself on helping students grow through real-world learning and strong support services.

Student life is friendly and busy, with sports clubs, creative media, radio, and a range of activities that make campuses feel welcoming and active. When it comes to teaching, Bedfordshire focuses on learning that matters. The university supports students from very different backgrounds, giving them the tools to succeed academically and personally.

Grade Requirements:

• Students typically need 96 UCAS tariff points, including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent.

English Proficiency:

• For applicants who do not speak English as their first language, it is necessary to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with no skill section below 5.5.

Graduates of the BA Football Business from the University of Bedfordshire course can take job roles such as:

• Football Club Marketing Assistant
• Stadium Operations Coordinator
• Community Programme Officer
• Sports Media Assistant
• Football Operations Manager

To apply for the University of Bedfordshire BA Football Business course, applicants can do so through UCAS. If you have any questions about the process, you can contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.