BSc (Hons) Football Coaching, Development and Administration (Top Up)
Specifically designed for students who have already obtained a football-related Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification, the BSc (Hons) Football Coaching, Development and Administration (Top Up) allows you to gain a full Bachelor of Science degree in less than year.
This unique football coaching course focuses on both the football and business-related knowledge needed to develop professionals for the football industry. You will consolidate your learning and start to specialise your work-based learning experience in line with your career ambitions. Developed in partnership with professional coaching organisations, this football coaching course allows you to study and gain work placements across the globe.
The BSc (Hons) Football Coaching, Development and Administration course is a natural continuation of the Foundation Community Football Coaching & Development course, which is also delivered through blended learning. You will undertake studies at your local EFL club and attend 3 residential blocks at USW Sport Park in September, January and April.
What you will study
You will study a broad array of subjects including Performance Football Coaching, Strategic Sports Development and The Business of Football.
Year Three – the top up year of study – will consolidate your learning and start to specialise your work-based learning experience in line with your career ambitions.
Blended learning (EFLT)
- Business of Football
- Critical Issues in Sports Coaching
- Strategic Sports Development
- Community Football Coaching
- Applied Professional Project
Careers
The BSc (Hons) Football Coaching, Development and Administration course, designed in consultation with Professional Football Clubs and National Governing Bodies to ensure it meets industry needs, offers the opportunity for students to complete an Applied Professional Project, which will lead to excellent employment prospects in a range of professions.
Recent graduates have found employment working as coaches within community foundations within the UK. Others have progressed to completing teaching qualifications. In addition to those who are currently working within the UK-based football industry, a number of graduates are also working overseas.

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