Football Coaching and Management (Top-Up)

A programme developed for our partner students completing the FdA Football Coaching and Management. This programme will require students to be active in the industry, and will develop students knowledge and reflective practice to work as a coach or as a manager in the football/sport industry. This programme will include flexible teaching, learning and assessment, and students will complete regular continuous assessment tasks to scaffold their learning.

Course Overview:
Are you ready to elevate your career in football coaching and management? Our innovative top-up programme is designed for students progressing from a Level 5 sports related qualification, combining academic excellence with practical industry engagement. This flexible, work-based programme empowers you to thrive in the dynamic football and sports industry.

Through cutting-edge distance learning, you'll explore the connection between high-quality sport management and inclusive opportunities, delving into the latest theories and applied pedagogical principles of coaching. You’ll develop critical skills to analyse and enhance your own coaching practice, ensuring a meaningful impact on participants.

With a strong focus on reflective practice and continuous assessment, this course enables you to build a professional network and develop a future-focused skillset. Whether on the training pitch or in the boardroom, you’ll gain the expertise to shape the future of sport, all while balancing your studies with work commitments.

Flexible, industry-aligned, and designed for real-world application, this programme is your next step toward a rewarding career in coaching or sport management. If you’re passionate about football and driven to make a difference, this is the course for you!

Why choose this course at Marjon?

At Marjon, we combine flexibility, industry relevance, and hands-on learning to help you achieve your career goals in football coaching and management. Our top-up programme is designed for those already active in the industry, with tailored distance learning and work-based opportunities to fit your lifestyle. You’ll benefit from expert teaching, personalised support, and a strong focus on real-world application, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and professional network to stand out in the competitive world of sport. Choose Marjon to take the next step in your journey to becoming a confident and impactful coach or manager.

Perfect if you're curious about:


1. Does the rise of technology in football enhance the game or take away its human essence?
2. Should grassroots football mirror professional models, or should it maintain a distinct identity?
3. Can diversity in coaching and management transform the culture of football for the better?
4. Are performance analysis and data analytics essential for success, or do they overcomplicate the game?
5. Should youth academies prioritise creating elite players or producing well-rounded individuals?
6. How should managers and coaches adapt to the changing expectations of fans, players, and sponsors in modern football?

There’s still time to join a university where you’ll be supported to thrive. Ranked No. 3 in England for Student Satisfaction (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025), Plymouth Marjon University offers a friendly, close-knit community where you'll receive personalised support from expert lecturers and dedicated Personal Development Tutors.

Every course includes practical experience through placements, helping you build the skills and confidence employers are looking for before you graduate. With a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023) and strong links to industry, you’ll be prepared for whatever comes next. Set on a green campus just minutes from Plymouth, the coast and Dartmoor, Marjon gives you the best of city, countryside and seaside living in one place.