Football Coaching BA (Hons)
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Turn your passion for football into a career with our specialist BA (Hons) Football Coaching, focused on developing you as a knowledgeable, reflective and employable football coach. Combining academic study with extensive practical experience, the course develops the knowledge and skills needed to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching; develop players; analyse performance; and create positive football environments. You explore contemporary areas of the game including women’s and girls’ football, player welfare, sport psychology, performance analysis and coach development.
Practical coaching, live projects, placements and industry experiences are central to the degree, including opportunities arising from our official partnership with Luton Town FC. We enhance the employability of our graduates through our Higher Education Partnership with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). You can also gain a free CIMSPA qualification in Gym Instruction, adding an additional professional qualification to your CV.
Key highlights
- Official partnership with Luton Town FC offering industry opportunities
- Practical coaching, live projects and placements central to the degree
- Higher Education Partnership with CIMSPA to boost employability
- Free CIMSPA Gym Instruction qualification available alongside your degree
- Explore women's and girls' football, player welfare and sport psychology
- Develop skills in performance analysis and coach development
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: dbs_check — 96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalentAn Enhanced DBS check is required
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalentAn Enhanced DBS check is required
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Football coach
- Academy coach
- Performance analyst
- Community football development officer
- Gym instructor
- Sports development officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 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 University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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