Football Science with Professional Placement Year

The BSc (Hons) Football Science with Professional Practice Year degree are for those who have an interest in player and team development. This programme will advance your theoretical and practical knowledge of the scientific disciplines (physiology, psychology, biomechanics and performance analysis) were you will learn how to analyse, monitor and evaluate football performance.

The programme will challenge students intellectually, with outstanding academic education and applied practice through real life projects that will enhance student experience. To support this fast growing industry, you will gain an array of industry recognised qualifications that are embedded into the modular structure. Students will be given the opportunity to develop specific areas of expertise within a multi-disciplinary programme, for an industry that requires specialist professionals. The university links to key industry partners, will give you the necessary skills, experience and networking opportunities to support future employment.

Professional Practice Year

This course offers students an opportunity to enhance their employability by equipping them with in depth industry knowledge and a higher skill set, during an extended year of professional practice.

The first two years provide the theoretical and practical underpinning required to develop your knowledge and understanding in readiness for your professional practice year with an external organisation. This will give you a greater opportunity to apply the scientific skills in a working environment.

On completion of your profession practice , you will return to university to complete the final year of the degree.

Why study at Marjon?
• First-class facilities used by world-class athletes
• Small, person-focused university with a big personality
• No.1 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)
• Southwest University of the Year for Student Life and Student Support (WhatUni Student Choice Award 2022)
• No.3 university in England for Learning Community (National Student Survey 2022)

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.