Course contact details
UCEN Manchester Admissions Department
Email:UCENAdmissions@ucenmcr.tmc.ac.uk
Phone:+44(0)1616747777
UCEN Manchester
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2WH
Football Industry
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Openshaw Campus
- Awarded by:
- Sheffield Hallam University
Course summary
Designed specifically for professional and aspiring football players and those in player-facing roles, BSc (Hons) Football Industry degree combines learning in key areas of the football industry with practical leadership skills. Using a unique and innovative online delivery model, this is a practical course which has been informed by research and professional practice and builds on learners’ football industry experience to develop strong skills relating to the business of football and facilitate their career progression into the wide range of roles that now exist across the football industry. Utilising the range of experiences that reflect the reality of playing and working within the football industry the programme is designed to work alongside learners’ existing football commitments and allows learners to take advantage of the workplace context in which this programme is delivered.
The programme will enable a cohort of learners from within high performance football environments to access an academic qualification to support their future career options.
Modules
Course Modules
At Level 4 students will study a total of six units. The modules will consist of:-
- Football Psychology
- Academic & Professional Development for the Football Industry
- Contemporary Issues in Football
- Principles of Football Coaching & Conditioning
- Football for Community Development
- Technology in Football
At Level 5 students will study a total of six units. The modules will consist of:- - Marketing in Football and The Role of The Media
- Advanced Personal & Professional Development for the Football Industry
- Advances in Football Data and Analytics
- Football Research Methods and Ethics
- Talent Identification & Development
- High Performance Culture
At Level 6 students will study a total of five units. The modules will consist of:- - Dissertation
- Football Club Operations
- Managing People and Teams in Football
- Career & Professional Development for the Football Industry
- Global Football Impacts and Legacies
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Openshaw Campus
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 1 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- M10
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
UCEN Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- M10
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 96
Academic requirements*:
• Must have access to a football environment
• 3 year course - have gained a level 3 education e.g. BTEC or A Levels. Ideally MMM minimum profile for BTEC or CCC for A levels (96 points)
• If no level 3 qualification, then applicants would need professional qualifications e.g UEFA B or A or to be considered via APL for prior experience
• Must have access to a football environment
• 3 year course - have gained a level 3 education e.g. BTEC or A Levels. Ideally MMM minimum profile for BTEC or CCC for A levels (96 points)
• If no level 3 qualification, then applicants would need professional qualifications e.g UEFA B or A or to be considered via APL for prior experience
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9790 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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