- Course Overview
- About University
- Entry Requirements
- Cost of Study
- Scholarships
- Careers
- Admission
Course Overview
The BA Football Business (with Foundation Year) at the University of Bedfordshire is a four-year course. You begin with a foundation year that builds your writing, maths, and study skills. Once you pass that, you move on to the main degree. You learn how football works off the pitch, covering club marketing, stadium investment, community projects, fan culture, and money in football. In the foundation year, students build essential academic skills plus basic football business knowledge. After that, students choose football business, coaching or studies. The foundation year ensures students who didn’t meet standard entry criteria can still enter the degree.
Students learn through lectures, group discussions, hands-on tasks, and simulations. They visit clubs, go behind the scenes at Luton Town FC, and take part in match-day experiences. Students are assessed with reports, plans, presentations, and real-world tasks.
The course gives access to top facilities like 4G pitches, a sports arena, a gym with an Olympic weight room, a strength and conditioning suite, therapy spaces, and a sports injury clinic. It also offers work placements through partnerships with clubs like Luton Town FC and collaborative bodies like CIMSPA.
About University
The University of Bedfordshire is known for its real-world focus. In teaching, Bedfordshire emphasises hands-on learning and student support. The university works closely with workplaces and employers so courses stay relevant. Students benefit from learning in studio, sports, health, media, and science settings, often alongside real football clubs or community groups.
Student life is lively and friendly. There are clubs, sports, media projects, and creative spaces. The university lecturers are involved in current industry and research projects, making learning up-to-date. The university also ranks highly for student satisfaction and teaching quality.
Entry Requirements for Nigerian Students
Grade Requirements:
- Students typically need 64 UCAS points, such as BCC at A-level.
- Other qualifications such as BTEC, Access to HE, or equivalent are also considered.
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.
Cost of Study
The tuition fee for international students enrolling in the University of Bedfordshire BA Football Business (with Foundation Year) programme for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,800 per year.
Scholarships
Bedfordshire offers several scholarships that support students financially, especially those in sport-related courses. Students may be able to get help based on achievements or need if eligible. There is also the Excellence Scholarship option available to international students, which is worth up to £2,500 and is awarded to students who score a defined number of tariff points from specified qualifications. It’s best to check the university website early and speak to Student Finance.
Careers
Graduates of the BA Football Business (with Foundation Year) from the University of Bedfordshire can work as:
- Football Club Marketing Assistant
- Referee Development Officer
- Sponsorship Coordinator
- Community Engagement Manager
- Sports Media Executive
Admission
To apply for the University of Bedfordshire BA Football Business (with Foundation Year) programme, applicants can do so through UCAS. If you have any questions about the process, you can contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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