Southampton Solent University - Undergraduate Open Evening (Virtual)
4 Mar 2026, 18:30
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Gain real world, applied knowledge of performance science, analysis, coaching and leadership in a course that brings together exciting insights into the growth and diversity of the football industry.
We’ve been at the forefront of football education for nearly two decades and our football programmes have emerged as a leading supplier of graduates to the football industry. Our graduates have gone on to careers in the English Premier League, the Women's Super League, as well as national federations and clubs overseas.
If you are already working in a professional football environment, or aspire to gain employment in the industry, this master’s degree is perfect for you. You'll apply your skills in five main strands of study:
Coaching insights (coaching)
Football performance (sport science)
Football analysis (performance analysis)
Team leadership and management dynamics (leadership)
Football innovation and player care (into the future)
This will help to enhance your experience and knowledge with the application of a multidisciplinary performance programme, from academy through to professional players.
You'll take advantage of the University's extensive professional network in and outside of the game and attend regular lectures from guest speakers, including players, coaches, analysts and performance staff. This will allow you to learn from and interact with experts who have first-hand, high-level experience within the game.
You'll benefit from the University's official partnership with Southampton FC, with access to real-world industry experience as part of the curriculum, including professional coaching, recruitment, and football performance.
*This course is ideally suited to those with aspirations of working across coaching, analysis, performance science, or leadership in professional football. Aligned with the growth and development of football performance, applicants will demonstrate a desire to enhance their undergraduate learning and football experience and construct a pathway into the applied area of their choice. *
• Year one core modules (see full-time course option for a more in depth description of these modules)
Team Leadership & Management
Player Care
Coaching Insights
Football Innovation
• Year two core modules
Independent Football Project
Football Analysis
Football Performance
PART-TIME: Please note that we are unable to sponsor international students who require a Student Route Visa on part-time courses due to UKVI regulations.
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language
• Relevant undergraduate sport science or related degree
• Applicants will be required to interview
• Applicants should be working in a professional football environment
Language Requirements
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language.
The agreed minimum requirements for this course are:
• IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
• TOEFL IBT 92 with a minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 20 in reading, listening and speaking
• Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 100 in each component
or equivalent.
Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £5200 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5200 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5200 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5200 | Year 1 |
| England | £5200 | 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.
Extra course costs
While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. These additional costs are listed below. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@solent.ac.uk.
Compulsory costs
Students must purchase a Solent sports kit. As a package, this will cost approximately £135.
Students are required to undertake DBS criminal records checks as part of their enrolment. This is compulsory and is payable by the student at a cost of £60. The DBS check is organised by the University.
Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
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