BSc Science and Football with Foundation Year

The Liverpool John Moores University BSc Science and Football with Foundation Year is a programme created for those with a passion for football and the science behind it. The foundation year is for students who can study for a degree but do not have the required qualifications for direct entry. After passing the foundation year, students progress to the first year of the honours degree. The course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

The programme is delivered by industry experts and is designed to create graduates who can work in community football to address health problems or as support staff for elite professional teams. Assessment methods include written assignments, exams, practical work, and presentations. The university also offers a sandwich year with a work placement for practical experience, which can be an excellent way to prepare for employment after graduation.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) provides excellent teaching, carries out important research, and has a rapport with many industries. This means they offer education that focuses on your future career in subjects like business, engineering, health, and the arts. For those interested in global business, LJMU’s MSc International Business and Management course has a special module created by Harvard Business School called ‘Microeconomics of Competitiveness’. This gives students an advantage when it comes to understanding international business strategy.

To be enrolled, you need to submit a personal statement and a relevant academic and/or employer reference. You can also upload their CV to show your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• You need a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points, including A-levels, T-levels, BTECs, and the International Baccalaureate. The university also accepts International qualifications that are equivalent to A-levels.

English Proficiency:

• International students must show English language proficiency equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no individual component scoring below 5.5. They can also submit equivalent test scores like PTE.

For international students enrolling in the Liverpool John Moores University BSc Science and Football with Foundation Year, the tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are £18,250.

Liverpool John Moores University offers scholarships to overseas students, which may include partial tuition fee reductions. The university also offers an International Achievement Scholarship, which provides a £3,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study. This scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible, self-funded international students who meet the conditions in their offer letter.

Graduates of this course work as:

• Sports Scientist
• Performance Analyst
• Fitness and Conditioning Coach
• Sports Psychologist
• Nutritional Adviser
• Community Football Development Officer

You can apply for this course through UCAS or LJMU’s online application portal. If you have any questions about the process, you can contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.