Football Studies BA (Hons)

<strong>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.</strong><br/><br/><strong>This award is validated by The Open University (OU)</strong><br/><br/><strong>About the course:</strong><br/><br/>Major themes include: performance analysis, talent identification and development, football as a global business, marketing, coaching performance and applied psychology. <br/><br/><strong>Year 1/Level 4 - indicative modules</strong><br/>• Introduction to Psychology<br/><br/>• Introduction to Business in Football <br/><br/>• Introduction to Coaching in Football<br/><br/>• Performance Analysis in Football<br/><br/>• Introduction to Research Skills<br/><br/>• Employability in Football<br/><br/><br/><strong>Year 2/Level 5 - indicative modules</strong><br/>• Applied Psychology<br/><br/>• Marketing in Football<br/><br/>• Foundation Phase in Football Coaching<br/><br/>• Applied Observational Analysis in Football <br/><br/>• Reflective Practitioner<br/><br/>• Work Placement<br/><br/><br/><strong>Year 3/Level 6 - indicative modules</strong><br/>• Professional Development Portfolio in Football<br/><br/>• Coaching for Performance<br/><br/>• Talent Identification in Football<br/><br/>• Research Project<br/><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/><strong>Footballing partners:</strong><br/><br/>Our Sports Academy has close links with Notts County FC, famous as the worlds oldest professional club and one of the 12 Originals - founder members of the Football League in 1888. This well-established club/college partnership lies at the heart of our local community and 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/><strong>Assessment:</strong><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/><strong>Qualification awarded:</strong><br/><br/>Level 6 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Football Studies - awarded by The Open University (OU).<br/><br/><strong>Bursaries</strong><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/><strong>Progression and careers:</strong><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.