
Football Performance Coaching (with Professional Practice Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Football Performance Coaching (with Professional Practice Year) BSc (Hons)
Build your career in the global football industry with expert coaching, analysis, and industry experience.
Developed in collaboration with Plymouth Argyle FC Academy and Community Trust, this hands-on degree equips you with the coaching, performance analysis, and applied practice skills needed to thrive in football. You’ll gain FA-recognised coaching qualifications, industry placements, and CIMSPA professional endorsement, preparing you for a range of careers in professional football coaching and analysis.
Why study this course at Marjon?
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Build your career in the global football industry with expert coaching, analysis, and industry experience.<br/><br/>Developed in collaboration with Plymouth Argyle FC Academy and Community Trust, this hands-on degree equips you with the coaching, performance analysis, and applied practice skills needed to thrive in football. You’ll gain FA-recognised coaching qualifications, industry placements, and CIMSPA professional endorsement, preparing you for a range of careers in professional football coaching and analysis.<br/><br/>Why study this course at Marjon?<br/>• Delivered in partnership with Plymouth Argyle Academy and Community Trust.<br/>• Gain FA-recognised coaching qualifications as part of your degree.<br/>• Learn from FA Coach Developers with real-world expertise.<br/>• Option to study as a four-year degree with a professional practice year to expand your experience and industry connections.<br/>• Exclusive opportunity to coach in America through our partnership with Challenger Sports, either for a summer or a full professional practice year.<br/>• CIMSPA professional endorsement as a coach at no extra cost, enhancing your employability.<br/>• Where could this degree take you?<br/><br/>This degree opens doors to global career opportunities in football, including roles such as:<br/>• Performance Coach or Analyst in professional football<br/>• Scout or Talent Reporter identifying future stars<br/>• Football Development Officer or Project Lead shaping grassroots and elite pathways<br/>• Coach Developer or Educator supporting the next generation of coaches<br/>• Entrepreneur launching your own football-related business<br/><br/>Shape your future in football with a degree designed for ambitious coaches and analysts. Join us at Marjon and take your next step towards a career in the professional game.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
FPC2
Institution Code
P63
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
112
Access to HE Diploma
We accept Access to HE Diplomas with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
DMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification.
A level
C,C,C
B,B,C
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £14,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |