MSc Football Coaching

UCFB

Master

In Manchester and London

£ 10,950 VAT inc.

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Description

The multi-faceted world of football requires modern football coaches to have highly developed skills and an in-depth knowledge of the principles of football coaching.

The programme provides opportunities to engage in different aspects of football coaching including areas such as coaching philosophy, tactics and strategies, reflective practice and analysis of coaching practice. It is ideal for current professionals working within the football industry or those who aspire to work within the professional game.

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Location

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London
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Wembley Stadium, Wembley, HA9 0WS

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SeptemberEnrolment now open
Manchester (Greater Manchester)
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Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, M11 3FF

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SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course

The MSc Football Coaching course is designed for those wishing to deepen their understanding of football coaching practices.

Applicants should hold a 2:1 honours degree or a recognised overseas equivalent. Applicants may be accepted with a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) provided that they can otherwise demonstrate a strong profile with 50% or above in their dissertation module. Or have professional qualifications of level 2 and above.

This course is delivered at excellent professional sporting venues similar to those in which students aspire to work. A diverse range of learning and teaching approaches are used as appropriate to each module. Across the course students benefit from regular contact through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and practical sessions.

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Subjects

  • Coaching
  • Football
  • Sport
  • Sport management
  • Sports Coaching
  • Sporting Events
  • Sporting Venue
  • Sports Media
  • Sports Law
  • Management

Course programme

  • Global Sports Leadership
  • Applying Football Principles – Tactics and Strategies
  • Philosophy in the Coaching Process
  • Analysis of Football Coaching Practice
  • Applied Research Project
  • Match & Performance Analysis in Football (Option)
  • Applied Reflective Practice (Option)

Students will choose one option at the beginning of their course.

The main educational aims of the course are to:

  • Provide opportunities for students to solve complex problems related to the football industry.
  • Develop students’ ability to be able to think critically and creatively about football coaching.
  • Develop systematic knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of coaching and training to enhance football performance.
  • Equip students with a range of research skills necessary to design and conduct applied research in a football context.

Additional information

International students: £16,450 MSc fee

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