Plymouth Marjon University
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Community Football Coaching
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Inspire, develop, and lead through football – making a difference in communities worldwide.
The BA Community Football Coaching degree is designed for those passionate about football and its role in community development. This hands-on programme combines academic excellence, practical placements, and FA-recognised coaching qualifications to prepare you for a career in coaching, sport development, and education. With CIMSPA professional endorsement and partnerships with Plymouth Argyle Community Trust and Devon FA, you’ll gain real-world experience working with industry leaders to create positive change through football.
Why study this course at Marjon?
• Delivered in partnership with Plymouth Argyle Community Trust and Devon FA, ensuring industry-relevant experience.
• Earn FA-recognised coaching qualifications as part of your degree.
• Learn from FA Coach Developers with expert insight into the football industry.
• Opportunity to take a four-year degree with a professional practice year, expanding your experience and professional network.
• Exclusive opportunity to coach in America through our partnership with Challenger Sports, either for a summer or as part of your professional practice year.
• Gain CIMSPA professional endorsement at no extra cost, giving you a recognised industry qualification.
• Where could this degree take you?
This degree offers global career opportunities in football coaching, sport development, and education, including:
• Community Coach or Development Officer – working with clubs, charities, and governing bodies to engage and inspire players.
• Project Manager or Development Manager – leading initiatives that drive football participation and social impact.
• Football Analyst – supporting grassroots and academy programmes through performance analysis.
• Roles in the FA, professional clubs, or the public sector – influencing football policy and participation at all levels.
• Entrepreneurship in football and sports development, launching community projects or coaching businesses.
Turn your passion for football into a career that inspires, develops, and changes lives. Join Marjon and take the next step in your journey to becoming a leader in community football coaching.
Modules
Starting Strong: Foundations for Coaching and University Success
Game Insights: Performance Analysis in Action
Building Skilful Movers
Sport, Society and Social Change
Inside the Sport Industry: Systems, Power and Policy
Coaching to Develop Players: From Practice to Matchday
Sport Event Design and Delivery
Data-Driven Player Development
Sport Coaching Theory & Practice
Sport and Education
Professional Practice and Industry Experience
Women in Sport: Coaching for Performance and Progression
Athlete Welfare and Wellbeing in Practice
Power, Identity and Coaching: A Sociological Lens
Coaching for All: Inclusion, Adaptation, and Equity
Managing Events: From Concept to Delivery
Pathways to Performance: Analysing Talent Development Systems
Insight to Impact: Applied Research in Sport
Leading Others: Mentoring in Sport and Physical Education
Tactical Insights and Matchday Performance
Coaching Children in Sport
Assessment method
Coaching Session
Data Collection
Development Plan
Essay
Honours Project
Learning Agreement
Learning Journal
Portfolio
Presentation
Project
Reflective Essay
Report
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CFC1
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Plymouth Marjon University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- CFC1
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diplomas accepted with credits in line with the UCAS tariff point range
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language Grade C or 4, or an acceptable equivalent qualification.
T Level - Pass (C and above)
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | 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.
Additional fee information
EU applicants will be classed as International unless they have Pre-settled or Settled status.
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