Overview

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 Science and Football with Foundation Year (Hons) degree from Liverpool John Moores University 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.

Career paths

A number of our former graduates are now employed in the football industry in the UK, Europe and further afield in sports science support, player development and community programmes. Typical roles include performance analysis, strength and conditioning and sports psychology.

Graduates work for a number of elite organisations including - among others - Manchester United Football Club, Liverpool Football Club, Everton Football Club and the Football Association.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Skills and Practice in Sport

Health and Wellbeing

Practical Delivery in Sport and Physical Activity

Behaviours in Sport and Physical Activity

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Projects in Sport and Nutrition

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

OR

4

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 567 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

OR

4

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grades/points required from qualifications: CCD (88)

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.

International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18740 GBP / year

≈ 18740 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement year

Home: £2,010

International student: £3,910

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career paths

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Liverpool

Funding

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