University of Lancashire

BSc Football Studies

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The BSc Football Studies at the University of Central Lancashire explores football not only as a sport, but also as a business, a social phenomenon, and a public health tool. Students learn about the football industry from various angles, including media, fandom, coaching, business, management, performance analysis, events, and development. The course blends theory and real-world practice for anyone passionate about the game and interested in a career connected to football. Facilities include a sports centre, sport-analysis and coaching suites, and access to local clubs and organisations for placements and real-world exposure.

The standard degree runs for three years full-time. For those who need extra preparation or do not meet direct entry requirements, there is a four-year option including a foundation year. Students study a broad mix of topics: global media markets, football culture and fandom, coaching theory and practice, performance analysis, sport business and management, event planning, and health and well-being related to sport. The course includes visits to real-world football organisations and opportunities for placements in the football industry. Learning takes place in lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and industry-linked visits. Students work on reports, essays, case studies, media, and business-analysis tasks, and possibly coaching or performance projects. Assessment mixes coursework, projects, group work, and practical tasks to reflect real football-industry work.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • A typical entry needs 112 UCAS points at A-level (or equivalent), or a BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM).
  • Other qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, Access courses, T-level or IB with equivalent score are also accepted.
  • GCSEs or equivalent passes in Maths and English (or their equivalents) are normally required.

English Proficiency:

  • International students need to show English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no component below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of BSc Football Studies from the University of Central Lancashire may work in:

  • Football Coaching
  • Performance Analysis
  • Club Management
  • Sport Business and Event Management
  • Football Media Journalism

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee to study BSc Football Studies in the University of Central Lancashire for international students is £18,750 per year for full-time study.

Admission

To apply for the University of Central Lancashire BSc Football Studies course, applicants can do so through UCAS. If you need help, feel free to reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.

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