BSc (Hons) Football Science
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
About your course BSc (Hons) Football Science at Liverpool John Moores University is delivered by world-leading experts and informed by extensive links with key industry partners, such as the Football Association, FIFA and various Premier League football clubs. The last 25 years have seen a marked rise in demand for sports science graduates in professional football. These specialists work in multi-disciplinary teams to optimise player development and performance, and take the lead in innovation and the future direction of the sport.
This bespoke degree has been designed for graduates who want to work in elite-level professional football teams and attracts students from all over the world. In addition to performance goals, the programme provides opportunities to work in community football (and other sports) to help address health-related problems and promote positive behaviour. Our extensive network and reputation as a world-leading research centre ensures we attract high-level professionals to provide applied insights about the reality of working in the industry.
Working closely with key industry partners, we have identified the skills and knowledge that football organisations look for in graduates and have embedded these throughout the degree.
Key highlights
- Industry links with the Football Association, FIFA and Premier League clubs
- Designed for careers in elite-level professional football teams
- Opportunities to work in community football to address health problems
- Applied insights from high-level professionals working in the industry
- Skills sought by football organisations embedded throughout the degree
- Optional placement year extends the degree to four years
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date
Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount
We are excited to offer a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students.
Up to £500Sport Scholarship Scheme
Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. You’ll receive cash bursaries.
Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Football Sports Scientist
- Performance Analyst
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Sports Science Officer
- Community Football Development Officer
- Academy Sports Scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,740 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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