Overview

The Football Studies (Hons) course at The University of Lancashire offers a unique, inclusive football environment with professional coaching, performance analysis, and individual development plans. This gives you every opportunity to play and excel in elite football. By graduation, you’ll have the skills, knowledge, and networks to launch your career in the football industry.

What you'll do

You’ll study football from every angle, from global media markets to tribalism on the terraces.

Gain real-world experience through visits to top football industry providers. Build networks through our partners and shape your football career.

Study with an evidence-based, real-world approach and develop your football industry knowledge through interactive, discussion-based classes.

Future careers

The BSc (Hons) Football Studies degree is focused on your future. You'll learn the specialist knowledge, develop key skills, and gain vital experience to get you ready for a variety of roles within the football industry.Whether you want to be a coach, analyst, scout, or work in other football careers, our Football Studies program is for you.

Accreditation

This course is aligned with the Entry and General Management professional standards outlined by CIMSPA, the professional development body for the UK's sport and physical activity sector.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Football, Culture and Society

Football, the Media and Journalism

The Business and Management of the Football Industry

Football in the Community

Performance Analysis and Scouting in Football

Sport Industry Experience

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 587 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

112 points at A2

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

BTEC Diploma: D*D*

Pass Access Course with 112 UCAS Points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112 points from Higher Level Subjects

T Level: M

GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18750 GBP / year

≈ 18750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement year £1,955 for the placement year

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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Overview

What you'll do

Future careers

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Preston

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