Bachelor's degree

In Bedford

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bedford

  • Duration

    3 Years

Students will be able to study a variety of topics, including those concerned with the management of football, the coaching of football, and the role of football within society, as well as areas of study concerned with the broader areas of sport. Gain football coaching awards throughout the course. Suitable for those with an interest in the sport and culture of football and those seeking employment within the football related industries.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bedford (Bedfordshire)
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Faculty Of Education And Sport, Bedford Campus, Polhill Avenue, MK41 9EA

Start date

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About this course

Standard entry requirements apply for this course.

UCAS tariff score of 200 with at least 160 from two A levels, or an Access qualification, BTEC, Advanced Diploma or equivalent.

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Course programme

BA (Hons) Football Studies
Mode: full-time

Football is the world’s most popular sport. It is played to a high level in every continent in the world, and it has been estimated that 25 per cent of the world’s population are football supporters.

In the UK alone, it is a market worth billions of pounds, as well as having important social and cultural implications.

It is a multi-disciplinary degree course involving the study of football science, management and social studies.

The course is delivered by experienced teaching staff who have recognised expertise in various facets of the subject.

The course covers four main themes: football coaching and development, the science of football, football management and administration, and football and society.

Areas of study include:

  • Football and Society
  • The Football Business
  • Sports Fans
  • Introduction to Coaching Skills
  • Developing Coaching Study and Skills
  • Teaching and Coaching
  • Sport Development
  • Issues in Sport
  • Sports Injuries
  • Advanced Fitness Assessment
  • Leisure and Sport Management
  • Football and The Media

Why choose this course?

  • Opportunity to gain football coaching awards
  • Strong links with professional clubs and county football associations
  • Course firmly tied in with business, management and the social sciences
  • Multi-disciplinary, involving the study of football science, management and social studies
  • Experienced teaching staff with recognised expertise in a wide range of related topics

Career Opportunities

Our graduates have progressed to successful careers in football administration, development and coaching, as well as wider sport-related careers.

Assessment

A range of assessment methods are used throughout the course. The assessments include individual essays, reports, presentations and examinations, and group based work.

The assessments are designed to test knowledge and understanding of the appropriate subject matter, and to demonstrate a range of skills.

Football Studies

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