BSc Football Studies

The BSc Football Studies at Solent University is designed for passionate football fans who wish to build a professional career in the global football industry. The degree blends theoretical study with practical experience, offering modules in coaching, football development, sports psychology, performance analysis, critical research, and the sociology and politics of football.

Students receive over 20 hours of professional coaching from the Southampton FC coaching team, developing hands-on skills and in-depth knowledge of the sport. The course also includes valuable work experience placements across football clubs and community organisations, supported by Solent University’s extensive industry network.

Solent University, Southampton, is renowned for its practical, hands-on approach to learning—particularly in sport-related programmes. The university has built a strong reputation as a leading sports institute over nearly two decades, with graduates employed at Premier League clubs, FIFA, the FA, and more than 60 professional football organisations.

Students benefit from world-class facilities such as the multi-million-pound Test Park football centre, featuring a full-sized 3G pitch and advanced teaching spaces designed for football performance and research.

International candidates applying for the BSc Football Studies at Solent University must meet the following academic and language requirements:

Grade Requirements:

• Between 104 and 120 UCAS Tariff points, typically achieved through A-Levels, BTEC, or equivalent international qualifications.

English Proficiency:

• IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5.
• TOEFL iBT: 80 overall, with a minimum of 20 in each component.

The tuition fee for international students enrolled in the BSc Football Studies at Solent University, Southampton, is £17,750 per year. Fees are subject to annual review and adjustment.

Solent University supports international students who wants to study BSc Football Studies with scholarships like the Solent International Pioneers Scholarship, which offers a £2,000 discount on tuition fees, the BAME Student Scholarship worth £1,000, the  Sports Scholarships that award up to £5,000, the Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarship (UAMS), the  Solent Sanctuary Scholarship and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Scholarship.

Graduates of the BSc Football Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers within the football and sports industry, including:

• Football Coach
• Performance Analyst
• Football Agent
• Sports Psychologist
• Football Media Specialist

Applications for the BSc Football Studies course should be made through UCAS. For guidance and personalised assistance with the application process, international applicants are encouraged to contact AHZ’s trained advisors.