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Football Studies

BSc (Hons)
Duration
3 - 4 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
CF11
Delivery
In-person

Football is more than just a beautiful game - it’s a global industry, a social force, and a powerful tool for public health. This is your opportunity to dive into the diverse roles and sectors that shape the football world.

Why study with us

  • Gain hands-on experience in football industry placements and build your network in the game.
  • Learn from staff with industry experience as coaches, academy managers, chief scouts, and more.
  • We offer a unique, inclusive football environment which includes professional coaching, analysis, and individual development plans, giving you every opportunity to play elite football.
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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 University and Professional Football Association 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.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Football Player Development Pathway

The Macclesfield FC Football Player Development Programme provides you with the opportunity to train and play whilst completing your degree studies.

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Academic Expertise

Dr Denis Pressler
Senior Lecturer
Craig Lawlor
Lecturer in Sports Coaching and Performance Analysis
Dr Danny Nuttall
Senior Lecturer
Helen O'Donnell
Lecturer and Course Leader, MSc Sport Business Management
Dr Cliff Olsson
Senior Lecturer

Future careers

Our 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.

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 104 - 112 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • BTEC Diploma: D*D – D*D*
  • Pass Access Course: 104-112 UCAS Points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level Subjects
  • T Level: M
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,500 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£16,500 per year
2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,575 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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