Football Coaching and Talent Development

Degree Overview
This degree reflects the needs of the football industry by understanding strategies used around the world, relating theory to practice, and gives students the knowledge and skills to work in youth development departments at clubs domestically and overseas. Identifying and developing talent is an imperative facet of the modern game, with more and more clubs vying for the stars of tomorrow as transfer fees continue to break records.

From learning about international player development to coaching in the professional development phase, this course will give you the tools and understanding to succeed in the football industry.

Degree Content
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.

This course will provide highly fulfilling learning and education to those who have experience of coaching and currently hold The FA Level 2 football coaching qualification.

Studying at UCFB comes with a number of valued benefits to enhance your career and employment opportunities through our Employability and Career Planning provision.

Teaching Locations
UCFB Wembley

• Wembley Stadium

• Arch View House, First Way

• Silver Jubilee Park

UCFB Manchester Campus

• Exchange Quay

• Quay Plaza

• Belle Vue / Speedway

In addition to our teaching locations, we also use specialist facilities throughout the academic year as well as additional facilities where required.

Degree Specifications
University Campus of Football Business is an embedded college of the University of East London. All graduates will receive a degree from the University of East London.

Career Prospects
Career prospects for graduates of the BA (Hons) Football Coaching & Talent Development degree course include football coaching and scouting roles within professional football academies, allowing students to work across The Foundation Phase, The Youth Development and Professional Development Phase, including the ability to rise to academy leadership roles. Graduates may wish to also consider more traditional business, sport management or leadership roles using transferable skills gained throughout the course.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Football Coaching and Talent Development degree have gone on to work in roles for organisations such as:

• Chelsea FC – Lead Academy Analyst

• FIFA – Tournament Football Analyst

UCFB Employability & Career Planning Programme
Over 90% of UCFB graduates are in employment within six months of graduating, with 62% of those graduates working within the global sports industry.

At UCFB, your career starts from day one. Alongside your academic studies, our Employability & Career Planning programme supports your development, helping you build the skills, experience and confidence to succeed in the sports industry.

Through a range of tailored opportunities - including best-in-class industry guest speakers, Premier Events, and work-based learning - you’ll gain valuable real-world insight and connections. With ongoing career support and access to placements, you’ll graduate as a well-rounded, career-ready professional.

Course Modules

First Year

• Coaching and Skill Acquisition

• Introduction to Talent Development

• Industry Competencies (Mental Wealth)

• Coaching in the Foundation Stage

• Introduction to Talent Identification

• Professional Practice

Second Year

• Coaching within Small Sided Games

• International Player Development

• Industry Readiness (Mental Wealth)

• Coaching in the Youth Development Phase

• The Reflective Coach

• Research Methods

Third Year

• Coaching with Tactics and Strategies

• Match Analysis

• Professional Project

• Coaching in the Professional Development Phase

• Industry Engagement (Mental Wealth)