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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.
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.
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
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
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
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
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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