Community Football Coaching (with Professional Practice Year)

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.

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.