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Chelsea Football Club Foundation Coaching and Development
- FD
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- St Mary’s University, Twickenham
Course summary
Use sport to create social change with our Chelsea Football Club Foundation Coaching and Development degree
Develop an in-depth understanding of the football industry with our Chelsea Football Club (FC) Foundation Coaching and Development degree.
You can also gain vocational qualifications as you study, such as the FA Coaching Pathway. Our coaching and development course is in collaboration with the Chelsea Football Club Foundation – a world-renowned charity that uses football to improve young people’s lives. You will learn at multiple locations, including:
• St Mary’s University
• Stamford Bridge
• The Chelsea training ground in Cobham
Following graduation, you can progress onto our one-year top-up degree, Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development BSc (Hons).
Expert teaching and support
You will learn from research-active academics who coach for Premier League Football Academics and grassroots-level organisations.
World-class facilities and the latest technology
On our Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development degree, you will use the latest technology to analyse performance and coaching. You will also access our world-class sporting facilities, including the:
• Fitness and Conditioning Suite
• Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track
• Performance Hall
• Biomechanics Laboratory.
Professional experience with the Chelsea FC Foundation
Due to our unique collaboration with the Chelsea FC Foundation, you can experience a variety of work placements. You could work on projects and programmes related to:
• coaching
• performance analysis
• schools
• social inclusion
• health and wellbeing
• disability
• talent identification
Why St Mary’s?
You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- FD • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 14/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C603
- Institution code:
- S64
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
St Mary's University, Twickenham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- C603
- Institution code:
- S64
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 72 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - PPP
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5 |
English Language requirements https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/international/english-language/overview.aspx
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17100 | Year 1 |
| International | £17100 | Year 1 |
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.
Additional fee information
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