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Football Coaching and Management

Course details
  • FdA
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

The Football Coaching and Management* Foundation Degree is a two year full time course which will enhance your ability to apply the theoretical concepts of coaching and management in the world of football.

The course runs in partnership with Exeter City Football Club, utilising their extensive knowledge of Football Coaching and Management from their community enhancement to their elite performance programme.

This exciting course offers a broad range of modules including Community Football Coaching, Talent Identification, Introducing Analysis in Coaching and Player Development. All the modules have been specifically designed to help amplify employability opportunities post completion of the course.
The course includes a work placement module to provide learners with the opportunity to practically apply their extensive knowledge base gained throughout the course.

In addition to the course, opportunities will be provided to help maximise the learner's ability to apply their skills developed in the world of football coaching.
Football Coaching and Managment provides a platform for a variety of careers in rapidly expanding industries. The course encompasses learners gaining valuable experiences and work placements within the football coaching environment which can lead directly in to full time employment.

Additional Inclusive Qualifications:
In conjunction with the programme, further relative qualifications are available, including An Introduction to Football Coaching, FA Level 2 and Futsal Level 1 coaching courses.

This Programme is also mapped to the occupational standard for Sports Coach - Community Coach so you will develop the skills required by employers.

Other opportunities include progressing on to the third year of the BA (Hons) Football Coaching and Development, BSc (Hons) Coach and Physical Education or the BA (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching degrees at the Plymouth Marjon University.

  • subject to validation.

Modules

Module titles (subject to validation):
Year 1:
Engaging with Learning -
Football Analysis
Talent Identification
Community Football Coaching
Football Development
Football in the Community
Year 2:
Engaging with Employment
Football Business & Management
Player Development
Performance Football Coaching
Research Methods
Managing Football Events

Assessment method

The programme is delivered by a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions, lab sessions and group work. The majority of the programme is assessed through course work which will take the form of written reports, presentations, practical sessions, case studies and seminars. There are some timed assessments and examinations.

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:
CC67
Institution code:
E81
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are unable to offer places to international students. Exeter College does not hold a CAS licence, and therefore is unable to consider applications from prospective learners who require a Student Visa. Non-UK nationals can be considered for courses as long as they already hold the Right to Study in the UK for purposes other than education.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£8695*Year 1
Northern Ireland£8695*Year 1
Scotland£8695*Year 1
Wales£8695*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

We are unable to offer places to international students. Exeter College does not hold a CAS licence, and therefore is unable to consider applications from prospective learners who require a Student Visa. Non-UK nationals can be considered for courses as long as they already hold the Right to Study in the UK for purposes other than education.

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