Football Coaching and Development (MIT Skills)

The aim of the programme is to give students the opportunity to forge a career in the popular but competitive football-industry. It will enable all learners to acquire the knowledge, understanding and practical experience of a range of topics that relate to both coach development, player development, and the wider enhancement of football to improve the game, and to use the power of football to enhance society. The Football Coaching & Development programme will see students embarking upon a programme of learning that will cover two integral topics of ‘coaching’ and ‘development’ within football. Coaching-focused modules will address issues relating to the holistic education and development of coaches and players. Development issues will include the wider governance and management of the game in addition to the identification of player pathways, and developing an appreciation of underrepresented groups, to find innovative ways to make the sport more inclusive. The programme aims to build a strong understanding of the use of football for wider social and community objectives, utilising the power of football to enhance issues such as physical and mental wellbeing. The course runs in partnership with selected football clubs/foundations, utilising their extensive knowledge of football coaching and development from their community initiatives to their elite performance programme. Industry work

placements provide students with the opportunity to practically apply the knowledge base gained throughout the course. Many modules will involve a strong vocational focus, which will enable these learners to develop critical thinking, independence, and employment skills to compliment theoretical insights from academic topics. By the end of the programme, graduates will be ready to embark upon a career in a multitude of football environments, or continue their degree-level experience through a relevant Honours level programme. The named progression programme is BA Hon Football Coaching and Development, delivered onsite at Plymouth Marjon University, the validating body of this Foundation Degree. The Football Coaching and Development Foundation Degree course has achieved Higher Technical Qualification status, meaning that knowledge and skills are aligned to the sport and physical activity industry. Opportunities are provided to achieve Football Association (FA) endorsed coaching qualifications to enhance employability. Additional qualifications such FA Level 1, UEFA C and UEFA B can be supported through the programme

Please note that this course is fully validated, we are awaiting approval to deliver with M.I.T Skills who will be the teaching organisation

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.