If you’re passionate about football, Solent University’s industry-leading football studies degree can provide you with the skills you’ll need to thrive in a variety of football roles. Past graduates are now employed in a range of clubs and organisations at all levels of the game.
Solent University has been at the forefront of football education for nearly two decades and our football studies degree has emerged as the leading supplier of graduates to the football industry. Graduates have gone on to careers at Premier League clubs including Southampton, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manc...
If you’re passionate about football, Solent University’s industry-leading football studies degree can provide you with the skills you’ll need to thrive in a variety of football roles. Past graduates are now employed in a range of clubs and organisations at all levels of the game.<br/><br/>Solent University has been at the forefront of football education for nearly two decades and our football studies degree has emerged as the leading supplier of graduates to the football industry. Graduates have gone on to careers at Premier League clubs including Southampton, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.<br/><br/>This degree provides students with comprehensive knowledge and real-world experience of the football industry. Students have the opportunity to study a range of contemporary themes, as well as tailor their study to areas of specific interest within football.<br/><br/>Endorsed by the League Managers Association, the Professional Football Coaches Association and Kick It Out, the course offers excellent work placement opportunities with professional clubs and organisations.<br/><br/>Students are able to benefit from the opportunity to tap into the University’s extensive network of contacts in the game. Regular lectures from guest speakers - including former Premier League and international players, managers, academy directors, leading club chairmen, media professionals, match officials and England national team staff - enable students to learn from and interact with professionals who have first-hand, high-level experience within the game.<br/><br/>Solent University is recommended as a ‘leader in football-related academic study’ by The Times Good University Guide.<br/><br/>**What does this course lead to?**<br/>In recent years, students have secured work-based learning opportunities, internships and full-time employment with a number of clubs and associations, including:<br/><br/>The Football Association<br/>The Premier League<br/>Manchester United FC<br/>Arsenal FC<br/>Chelsea FC<br/>Manchester City FC<br/>Tottenham Hotspur FC<br/>Birmingham City FC<br/>Watford FC<br/>Newcastle United FC<br/>West Ham United FC<br/>Charlton Athletic FC<br/>Millwall FC<br/>Crystal Palace FC<br/>Portsmouth FC<br/>Reading FC<br/>Southampton FC<br/>Major League Soccer (USA).<br/>View our infographic<br/><br/>**Who is this course for?**<br/>This football studies programme is open to students from a wide range of academic backgrounds – sport foundation year graduates will receive direct entry.<br/><br/>Candidates should be passionate about football and aspiring to a career within a professional club or sporting organisation.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
FOO1
Institution Code
S30
Points of Entry
Year 1
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers
Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades
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DMM
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104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
In combination with other qualifications
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
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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 | £17,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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