Edinburgh Napier University

BSc (Hons) Football Coaching, Performance and Development (with Scottish FA)

Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

This degree programme – the first of its kind in Scotland - has been designed in collaboration with the Scottish Football Association to provide an holistic view of coaching within a football setting, using evidence based knowledge and learning to support the UEFA awards embedded into each year of the degree. At all times considering reality-based learning. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be a degree qualified coach in the many different facets of football, whilst also graduating with the UEFA C, UEFA B and UEFA Youth B licence qualifications.

In your 4th year of study, you will be able to specialise by carrying out a relevant piece of research and where appropriate, start working towards your UEFA A Licence, UEFA Elite Youth A Licence, or UEFA Goalkeeping B, as an integral part of the Work-Based Learning module. You will gain experience in Performance Analysis using Hudl – the world-leading sports analysis software. In addition, upon successful completion of modules relating to Performance Analysis and appropriate experience within a performance analysis role, you will be eligible for certification through Hudl Academy and accreditation to the International Society for Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS) at levels 1 and 2 (membership fee payable to ISPAS by individuals).

You will be supported to find suitable voluntary work place experiences throughout your degree aligned to your stage of development through our own contacts and those of the Scottish

Key highlights

  • Designed in collaboration with the Scottish Football Association
  • Graduate with UEFA C, UEFA B and UEFA Youth B licences
  • Final-year option to start UEFA A or Elite Youth A Licence
  • Performance analysis training using Hudl sports analysis software
  • Eligible for Hudl Academy certification and ISPAS accreditation levels 1 and 2
  • Supported voluntary work placements throughout the degree

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: interview — …will also be asked to join us at Edinburgh Napier to be part of an interview, after which you will be involved in a live coaching session with other applicants.

Scholarships

  • Albert Morris Scholarships

    Undergraduates - £8,000; Master’ - £12,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Football coach
  • Academy coach
  • Youth development coach
  • Performance analyst
  • Goalkeeping coach
  • Football development officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £21,120

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 Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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