Football Science

Why study Football Science at Liverpool John Moores University?

• The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked first in the North West and top 20 in the world for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2026)

• LJMU ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK for Sports Science (Complete University Guide Subject League Tables 2027)

• Teaching from industry professionals from a variety of professional clubs and governing bodies within the UK and Europe

• Partnerships with professional clubs, governing bodies (the FA, UEFA and FIFA) and industry-leading tech providers

• Exclusive final-year internship with Everton Football Club. Offers the chance to apply your academic knowledge in a world-class professional environment

• World-leading research institute attracts high-level professionals to give applied insights

• Sandwich year opportunities for all students

• Strong track record of graduates progressing into careers with top-level clubs and governing bodies

• Endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme

About your course
Football Science at Liverpool John Moores University is delivered by world-leading experts and informed by extensive links with key industry partners, such as the Football Association, FIFA and various Premier League football clubs.

The last 25 years have seen a marked rise in demand for sports science graduates in professional football. These specialists work in multi-disciplinary teams to optimise player development and performance, and take the lead in innovation and the future direction of the sport.

This bespoke degree has been designed for graduates who want to work in elite-level professional football teams and attracts students from all over the world. In addition to performance goals, the programme provides opportunities to work in community football (and other sports) to help address health-related problems and promote positive behaviour.

Our extensive network and reputation as a world-leading research centre ensures we attract high-level professionals to provide applied insights about the reality of working in the industry. Working closely with key industry partners, we have identified the skills and knowledge that football organisations look for in graduates and have embedded these throughout the degree.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences