Degree in Football Coaching and Management
Dive deep into the world of football with our Football Coaching and Management degrees. Gain the theoretical and practical skills to shape the future of the sport, from inspiring young players to managing elite teams. Turn your passion into a profession and become a leader in the football industry.
Course Details
Levels
Level 6
Duration
Up to 3 Years
Type
Degree
Want to boost your degree with a year abroad in Spain?
MITSports offers this degree in two different formats, depending on your preference. The first option is to study the course entirely in the UK. The second allows you to study abroad with a year in Spain, where you can experience La Liga, learn Spanish, and graduate with a UK degree.
International Student?
If you’re an international student interested in the Degree in Football Coaching and Management, please visit our international page for your options and details.
Course Details
Introduction
This isn’t just a degree; it’s your playbook for a career in football. You’ll learn the strategies, the tactics, and the management skills that drive success, both on and off the field. We’re talking about more than just coaching; it’s about understanding talent development, navigating elite sport, and using football to build communities. You’ll gain hands-on experience coaching young players, managing events, and creating sport plans for governing bodies, giving you the edge in a competitive industry. Imagine shaping the next generation of football stars, leading a team to victory, or driving impactful community initiatives. This degree equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to make it happen. If you’re ready to take your passion for football to the next level, this is your starting lineup.
Programme Aims
- To develop an applied understanding of the concepts, theories and principles related to sport development and coaching.
- To develop an applied awareness and insight of the application of sport development and coaching processes involved across diverse groups and settings.
- To enhance employability with the development of a range of skills and attributes relevant to the sport and physical activity sector.
- To provide conditions for vocational learning and applied practice with a range of work-based and voluntary opportunities in community environments and the workplace.
- To develop core academic skills necessary to be able to take full advantage of further study, including progression on to Honours level study.
Programme Modules
his programme has been structured in a way to to develop individuals with a both applied theoretical and practical understanding of sport development, physical activity, and coaching that is applied to the sports industry to enhance ‘professionalism’ within the sector. The successful completion of the programme will give the graduate the skills necessary to work within and beyond sports sectors and to continue to study at Level 6 to achieve a BA Honours Degree in Sport Development and Coaching.
Year 1
- Technology and Performance: Fundamentals of Performance Analysis
- Football for Social Change: Coaching in the Community
- Building a Professional Identity: Academic and Career Skills for Football Coaching and Management
- Inclusive Football Coaching: Engaging Communities
- Scouting and Talent Identification in Football
- The Social Responsibility of Football Coaching
Year 2
- Optimising Player Development: Coaching and Technology
- The Business of Football: Finance, Marketing, and Governance
- Developing a Career in Football: Skills, Networking, and Development
- Football Event Planning and Delivery
- Football Research: Methods and Practice
- Advanced Football Coaching for Performance
Year 3
- Advanced Coaching Pedagogy and Practice
- Strategic Leadership and Management in Football
- Professional Development and Industry Engagement
- Applied Project in Football Coaching and Management
- Football Development and Social Responsibility
- Innovation and Technology in Football Performance
Academic Pathway
Fees, Funding and Finance
Tuition fees for 2025/26
| UK and Channel Island students | £9,535 per year |
| EU and non-EU international students |
Starts from £14,450 per year For more information about your options and fees, please refer to the Degree in Football Coaching and Management international page. |
Finance
Student finance is available to learners for this course. To check you eligiblity, how to apply and when you start repaying your loan visit the government website.
You might also be able to get other financial help, for example from your university or the government.
Follow the below link for additional information regarding how application for student finance for undergraduate full-time, part-time and Initial Teacher Training (ITT) students will be assessed and paid. It provides guidance only and doesn’t cover every circumstance.
Student Finance: How you are assessed and paid.
Additional financial support is also available if you meet one of the below criteria.
- are under 25, have no contact with your parents and support yourself
- pay for childcare
- are a full-time student with children
- have an adult who depends on you financially
- have a disability, mental or physical health problem or learning difficulty like dyslexia
Additional financial support information can be found at the UCAS site here.
Entry Requirements
Qualification Requirements
- UCAS Tariff – 64 Points
- Three A-levels at grades DDE-DDD or above (Not General Studies)
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma MPP – MMP or a combination of BTEC Level 3 grades (This is equivalent to your current programme)
or Access to HE Diploma – M: 15 credits P: 30 credits
or T level Pass (D or E) - And GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above or accepted alternatives, such as Functional Skills
- Applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
English language requirements
GCSE English at Grade C/4 or above, or accepted alternatives, such as Functional Skills or Scottish Equivalent
Additional Entry Criteria
In addition to the above, preference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
- Engagement in sport as a participant, coach, leader or volunteer
- NGB Coaching Awards
- Leadership Awards (JSLA or CSLA or HSLA) or equivalent
- Work experience (ideally in the sport and leisure sector)
- Access Qualification – Pass
Applications from non-traditional learners will be encouraged and their acceptance on the programme will reflect their work.
International Student? For more information about your entry requirements, please refer to the Degree in Football Coaching and Management international page.
How to Apply?
Click here to register your interest with MITSports. Applications for this course can be made online via the UCAS website.
Application Codes
Course code: FFCD
Institution code: P63
Campus name: MIT Skills
Campus code: I
What’s Included
Industry-Driven Curriculum
Extensive Practical Experience
Comprehensive Football Knowledge
Career-Focused Development
MITSkills Training Provider is excited to announce our partnership with Marjon University, a collaboration that allows us to deliver the Football Development and Coaching Degree. With the support of Plymouth Marjon University and our Professional Advisory Group, we have designed a comprehensive programme that combines theory and practice, equipping students with extensive knowledge and skills to excel in the sports industry. Join us on this journey of inspiring young people, developing communities, and unlocking the potential of individuals through the power of sport.
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Ready to take the next step?
Apply now to secure your place on our Degree in Football Coaching and Management, or contact us with any questions you may have. We’re here to help you achieve your sporting and academic goals.
Do you know you may be eligible for the Turing International Tournament?
All of our learners on this course may be eligible for the Turing International Tournament. For more information about this tournament, click here.