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BSc (Hons)

Football Studies

Football Player Development Pathway

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

3 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

CT10

Delivery

Campus Taught

Develop your understanding of the business and the depth of social impact that football has. This football player development pathway links real-life practice to academic theory.

This degree programme runs in partnership with Macclesfield FC. You'll have the flexibility to build your studies around your favourite parts of football. You'll also be able to develop your own skill set to work within the industry.

You'll have the opportunity to study a broad range of specialist modules. These explore issues such as; coaching, business, management, media, and player development. The modules get taught by staff who have practical experience of working at the highest level within the football industry. We can also support you with a range of professional placements and networking opportunities. These include the likes of Everton FC, Preston North End, Blackpool FC and Burnley FC. Alongside your academic studies, we have a dedicated coaching team composed of:

James Coulebeck (Macclesfield FC)
Jade Richards (Blackburn Rovers LFC and UCLan Head Coach)
Macclesfield FC’s coaching staff

This allows us to combine academic excellence with professional club relevance. This course will help you improve your ability, fitness, and knowledge as a footballer. You’ll be able to hone skill this further by playing 30 games per season for the University. There are also opportunities to progress through to U21, U23, Reserve and first team levels of football. There are also coaching opportunities and funding options and support for:

FA Level 1
FA Level 2
UEFA B Licensed coaching football courses

Why study with us

You'll have the opportunity to develop yourself as a player in partnership with a professional club.
Learn in a true football focussed environment. This includes individual development and improvement plans based on professional coaching.
Develop your skillset with expertise and experience of Macclesfield F.C. and the university.

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What you'll do

Learn from a dedicated team who are specialists in their chosen fields and have worked at the highest level, both in the UK and internationally.
Take advantage of a range of real-world experiences that you can apply to the modern footballing environment.
Develop as a player and gain the required skill set to work in the football industry.

Module overview

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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Accreditations

This course is aligned with the Entry and General Management professional standards outlined by CIMSPA, the professional development body for the UK's sport and physical activity sector. As a member, you will be entitled to attend seminars and meetings and learn from industry professionals. The Health and Fitness pathway on the course allows students the option to meet professional standards in Gym Instruction, Personal Training, Health Navigator and Working with People with Long Term Conditions.

Industry links

Tracing their history back to 1874 they are one of the oldest clubs in the UK. We work closely with them to combine academic learning and development in a professional football club environment.

Future careers in football

This is football focussed programme combines our Football Studies BA (Hons) degree course with our Football Player Development Programme. This combined course will help you excel both in the industry and as a football player.

Whether you’re looking for a career in:

Football coaching
Community development
Marketing
Media
Management

We give you the skills and experience to stand out when you graduate.

We have invested in our equipment to ensure that you’re working with the same tools as you would at a top-flight club.

We also focus on contextual application. We’ll help and support you building your own network at a range of clubs, community teams and various employers.

All while you develop as a player yourself by utilising our UEFA qualified coaches and dedicated facilities.

Outside of our partnership with Macclesfield FC we also work with the wider industry. This ensures we are constantly reviewing the course content to ensure it meets the demands of the modern game at a range of levels. This will help you to develop a detailed understanding of applying your studies and playing ability at all levels of the game. In turn this holistic 360 view of the industry gives real understanding and credibility to your studies and playing time with us.

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£9250 per year

International

Full-time£29,950 per year

2023/24

Full-time£9250 per year

International

Full-time£29,950 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

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

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