MSc Football Science and Coaching

Entry requirements

A 2:2 bachelors degree, a DBS may be needed for work in applied clinical settings.

Months of entry

September

Course content

If you have a deep love for football and want to immerse yourself in the sport academically and professionally then this is the course for you. Football is a global sport, and a master’s degree can help enhance your knowledge on a global scale.

The football industry offers diverse career paths, including coaching, sports management, marketing, and sports psychology. A master's degree can provide the necessary qualifications and skills. Studying in a football-focused program allows students to connect with industry professionals, coaches, and fellow enthusiasts, which can be invaluable for future job prospects. The program typically covers various aspects of the sport, including player development, tactics and analytics, equipping students with a well-rounded understanding of the industry.

This course is:

• Delivered by expert coaches, ex-players, sport psychologists, physiologists and performance analysts
• In partnership with the FAW
• Has great partnership links with football teams including WAFC

Students will:

• Experience learning in the applied field, completing work placement hours
• Learn from industry experts
• Study in our Football facility Colliers Park
• Complete real-world authentic assessments that champion realistic learning

Key course features

• Study in our football facility Colliers Park
• Applied Experience working with teams and athletes
• Opportunities to publish your dissertation to the annual BASES student conference
• Authentic real-world assessments
• In partnership with the FAW

Information for international students

This course is open to international students, for information about the university’s entry requirements for EU/international students, please visit our international section.

Fees and funding

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the fee FAQs.

All fees are subject to any changes in government policy, view our postgraduate fees.