Football Studies BA (Hons)

**Kick-off your future in football: the worlds beautiful game. Develop the skills needed for a career in mens and womens elite football, focusing on individual player development and overall team performance. With integrated sports-related disciplines, youll be encouraged to develop the key skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed within the global football industry.**<br/><br/>**This award is validated by The Open University (OU)**<br/><br/>**About the course:**<br/><br/>Major themes include: performance analysis, talent identification and development, football as a global business, marketing, coaching performance and applied psychology. <br/><br/>**Year 1/Level 4 - indicative modules**<br/>-Introduction to Psychology<br/>-Introduction to Business in Football <br/>-Introduction to Coaching in Football<br/>-Performance Analysis in Football<br/>-Introduction to Research Skills<br/>-Employability in Football<br/><br/>**Year 2/Level 5 - indicative modules**<br/>-Applied Psychology<br/>-Marketing in Football<br/>-Foundation Phase in Football Coaching<br/>-Applied Observational Analysis in Football <br/>-Reflective Practitioner<br/>-Work Placement<br/><br/>**Year 3/Level 6 - indicative modules**<br/>-Professional Development Portfolio in Football<br/>-Coaching for Performance<br/>-Talent Identification in Football<br/>-Research Project<br/><br/>The final-year project allows students to complete an independent body of research on a related topic of their choice. This requires students to demonstrate their ability to conduct original research, analyse data, and present their findings in a clear and concise manner. Students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the programme to a real-world issue or trend.<br/><br/>**Footballing partners:**<br/><br/>Our Sports Academy has close links with Notts County FC, famous as the worlds oldest professional league club and one of the 12 Originals - founder members of the Football League. This well-established club/college community partnership provides students with exposure to elite players, coaches and facilities.<br/><br/>With competitive football at all levels - from Nottingham Forest in the Premier League to grass roots - Nottinghams a great place to study, play and watch the game.<br/><br/>**Assessment:**<br/><br/>This will be industry-led, using a wide range of innovative and traditional methods, including: assignments, research projects, reports, presentations, work placement opportunities and practical investigations. <br/><br/>**Qualification awarded:**<br/><br/>Level 6 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Football Studies - awarded by The Open University (OU).<br/><br/>**Bursaries**<br/><br/>We want to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2025-26 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more details.<br/><br/>**Progression and careers:**<br/><br/>Football graduates will be well-prepared for postgraduate studies and a wide range of careers, bringing vital transferable skills that many potential employers are looking for. <br/><br/>A number of our recent graduates are employed in the football industry in sports science support, player development and community programmes.  Organisations include: Nottingham Forest FC, Notts County FC, Basford United FC, Nottinghamshire FA, Nottingham City Council, UK Sport and Sport England.<br/><br/>Possible opportunities include: football coach, physical performance coach, performance analyst, sport scientist, development officer, exercise/nutritional adviser, welfare officer, community and engagement officer; or in talent identification/recruitment roles in a variety of professional football and wider sporting settings. <br/><br/>Others may seek employment in education, HM Armed Forces, the public services, voluntary sector or in health promotion and wellbeing.