Football Performance (Taught)

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 for:
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.