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BA (Hons) Football Coaching & Development

Plymouth Marjon University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

BA (Hons) Football Coaching & Development is packed with real-life, hands-on experience, so you get ample opportunity to put theory into practice. We work closely with our partners, Plymouth Argyle’s Community Trust and Devon FA, to ensure you have the best learning experience. Both university lecturers and industry professionals teach you.

You’ll consider the role of football within the wider sports industry, applying your learning to real-life situations through football development projects, coaching, and performance analysis. You'll run football development programs, organize events, and develop a critical understanding of how the football industry works. And through these experiences, you'll improve your communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

General Eligibility

Three A-levels at grades CCC or above

Or BTEC triple grades MMM or above

Or Access 23-45 D/M with min 6D

And GCSE English Language at grade 4 or grade C or above

Applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered individually.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Introduction to football coaching & development

  • Football in the community

  • Introduction to performance analysis in football

  • Foundations in sport development

  • Introduction to the management of sport

  • Coaching for football and physical activity

2 Year 2
  • Engaging with Employability: Football Development and Coaching

  • Practical football development

  • Principles of football coaching

  • Inclusion in sports and physical activity

  • Research and critical inquiry in sport

  • Developing players in football

3 Year 3
  • Honors project

  • Talent identification in football

  • Inclusive coaching in sports & physical activity

  • Performance Coaching

  • Leadership, management, and mentoring in sports

  • Graduate employability in sport

  • Entrepreneurship and small business management

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS for UKVI - Minimum of 6.0 in each category

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) - Minimum of 33/50 in each category

PTE Academic UKVI - Minimum of 59 in each category

Skills for English UKVI B2 (4 components) - Pass in each category

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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