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.
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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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.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you are from a low income household our Financial Bursary may be able to help.
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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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