BA (Hons) Football Studies (With Professional Practice Year)

This course has the option to be taken over four years which includes a year placement in industry. Undertaking a year in industry has many benefits. You gain practical experience and build your CV, as well as being a great opportunity to sample a profession and network with potential future employers.

• Learn through a combination of lectures/seminars, field trips and practical experience – including on-site events management operations
• Study areas including football business, football and the media, developing coaching, football development, sport management and sociology of sport
• Gain football coaching awards
• Explore the study of football coaching, management and development in this multi-disciplinary course

Career paths for graduates of this course include football and sport development, football and sport coaching, and specialised posts in the leisure, sport and recreation industries.