This programme is designed for aspiring coaches who are specifically interested in gaining the qualifications, knowledge and skills to work in the youth development departments of professional football clubs in England and overseas.
The BA (Hons) Football Coaching & Talent Development programme will provide highly fulfilling learning and education to those who have experience of coaching and currently hold The FA Level 2 football coaching qualification.
Students will receive high quality teaching, learning and coaching provision from professionals with backgrounds in academia, professional football, elite sport and business, and the course will provide an inclusive, current and versatile curriculum of study which reflects the needs of the football industry, evaluating policies and strategies that have been employed nationally and internationally to support youth development.
The programme will challenge students practically and intellectually with ‘real life’ projects in youth development, enhancing the students’ experience and employment opportunities through engagement with local professional football clubs. This will prepare students for employment or postgraduate study by fostering an environment where students are encouraged to develop academic skills, challenge knowledge, relate theory to practice, display skills of critical analysis and evaluation and undertake independent research.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 Modules: Coaching and Skill Acquisition, Introduction to Talent Development, Industry Competencies (Mental Wealth), Coaching in the Foundation Phase, Introduction to Talent Identification, Professional Practice
Year 2 Modules: Coaching Within Small Sided Games, International Player Development, Industry Readiness (Mental Wealth), Coaching in the Youth Development Phase, The Reflective Coach, Research Methods
Year 3 Modules: Coaching with Tactics and Strategies, Match Analysis, Professional Project, Coaching in the Professional, Development Phase, Industry Engagement (Mental Wealth)
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
FCTD
Institution code:
U10
Campus Name:
UCFB Wembley
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
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Go onto work and study:
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Fees and funding
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
University Campus of Football Business,
Wembley Stadium
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Brent
HA9 0WS
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