MSc Football Coaching (Blended)

at UCFB Wembley

Degree Modules

• 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)

The standard entry requirements for the programme are as follows:

• 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.
• Professional experience and industry qualifications can be assessed for applicants without the standard entry requirements such as UEFA B licence with 10 years or more experience in a professional coaching environment.
• Candidates are required to hold a FA Level 1 certificate in coaching football additionally, it would be advantageous for candidates to already hold a FA level 2 or equivalent.
• All applicants are provided with information relating to student services, with whom they can make contact, should they require additional support or advice as well as information related to appropriate bursaries and funds. 
• Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries will be asked for an English qualification which tests Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and will be asked to achieve an IELTS of 6.0 (5.5) or equivalent.

Tuition Fees

The fees for International students are £16,450

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 has been developed for those who have graduated from coaching or relevant degree programmes or coaches currently coaching within the game who want to develop their knowledge and skill set further or form part of their CPD. The broad, applied elements of this degree provide students with the skills and experience to progress and work either domestically or abroad in a multi-billion-pound global industry. GIS’s ability to provide further Employability and Enrichment opportunities engages students in career development allowing students to find their place in the football industry.