Liverpool John Moores University

BSc (Hons) Football Science with Foundation Year

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool

Course overview

About your course BSc (Hons) Football Science with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University is delivered by world-leading experts and informed by extensive links with key industry partners, such as the Football Association, FIFA and various Premier League football clubs. About the Foundation Year The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the ability to study for a degree but don't have the qualifications to enter directly onto the BSc (Hons) Football Science degree programme. Once you pass the Foundation Year you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree.

If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria). About BSc (Hons) Football Science The last 25 years have seen a marked rise in demand for sports science graduates in professional football. These specialists work in multi-disciplinary teams to optimise player development and performance, and take the lead in innovation and the future direction of the sport.

This bespoke degree has been designed for graduates who want to work in elite-level professional football teams and attracts students from all over the world. In addition to performance goals, the programme provides opportunities to work in community football (and other sports) to help address health-related problems and promote positive behaviour. Our extensive network and reputation as a world-leading research centre ensures we attract high-level professionals to provide applied insights about the reality of working in the industry.

Working closely with key industry partners, we have identified the skills and knowledge that football organisations look for in graduates and have embedded these throughout the degree.

Key highlights

  • Industry links with the Football Association, FIFA and Premier League clubs
  • Foundation Year leads directly onto the first year of the honours degree
  • Designed for careers in elite-level professional football teams
  • Opportunities to work in community football and other sports
  • Applied insights from high-level professionals working in the industry
  • Skills sought by football organisations embedded throughout the degree

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date

Scholarships

  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount

    We are excited to offer a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students.

    Up to £500
  • Sport Scholarship Scheme

    Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. You’ll receive cash bursaries.

  • Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship

    £3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Football sports scientist
  • Performance analyst
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Fitness coach
  • Community football development officer
  • Player development specialist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £18,740 per year | International: £10,050 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 Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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