Overview

The B.Sc. in Football Coaching and Talent Development (Hons) reflects the needs of the football industry by understanding strategies used around the world, relating theory to practice, and gives students the knowledge and skills to work in youth development departments at clubs domestically and overseas.

From learning about international player development to coaching in the professional development phase, this course will give you the tools and understanding to succeed in the football industry.

Key facts

Students will receive high quality teaching, learning and coaching provision from professionals with backgrounds in academia, professional football, elite sport and business, and the course will provide an inclusive, current and versatile curriculum of study which reflects the needs of the football industry, evaluating policies and strategies that have been employed nationally and internationally to support youth development.

This course will provide highly fulfilling learning and education to those who have experience of coaching and currently hold The FA Level 2 football coaching qualification.

Studying at UCFB comes with a number of valued benefits to enhance your career and employment opportunities through our Employability and Career Planning provision.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Coaching

Youth Development
Football Principles and Practice

International Player Development

Coaching in the Youth Development Phase

Research Methods

Football Tactics and Strategies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sports Management Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 126 other Bachelors in Coaching 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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent non-tariff qualifications.
GCSE Maths and English Language (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent e.g. Functional Skills Level 2.
International applicants will be asked to pass the Academic IELTS test with a minimum overall score of 6.0 and no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements.

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

16950 GBP / year

≈ 16950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 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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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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