Football Coaching and Analysis (Taught)

Degree Overview
This course dives into the stats driving today’s game, paired with hands-on coaching methods. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the game and learn to spot trends, tackling today’s challenges head-on. It will enable students to develop a systematic and in-depth understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and new insights for the advanced study of football coaching and analysis. It’s your ticket to mastering football coaching and analysis.

Degree Content
Students on this course have access to world-leading performance analysis tools from Hudl, the industry-standard software used by athletes, coaches and clubs across the globe.

This postgraduate degree provides an inclusive, current and versatile curriculum of study which reflects the needs of the football industry for postgraduate students either full or part time. The course looks to support the continuing professional development of football coaches and those working in football or a closely related field.

Students will utilise their advanced knowledge and understanding of football coaching to help them deal with complex issues systematically and creatively, problems, and communicate their conclusions clearly.

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 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
This degree provides the foundation for opportunities for those pursuing careers in professional and semi-professional football teams. Roles range from coaching and match analysis to performance assessment and operations management. Additionally, there are openings in multidisciplinary teams, offering diverse career paths within the dynamic world of football.

Graduates of the MSc Football Coaching & Analysis Degree have gone on to work in roles for organisations such as:

• Manchester City FC – Player Performance Analysis

• Brighton & Hove Albion – Community Coach

• Burnley FC in the Community – Football Development Officer

• Bradford City FC – Academy Lead Coach

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

• An Interdisciplinary Approach in Football

• Applying Football Principles: Tactics and Strategies

• Applied Football Match Analysis

• Analysis of Football Coaching Practice

• Applied Research Project

• Football Statistics and Data Analysis (option)

• Talent Identification and Recruitment (option)