Football Studies (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Sport and exercise science

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Course Overview

If you love to play football, watch football, talk about football, and have ambitions to work in football, then our Football Studies with Foundation Year degree is for you.

Why study with us

  • You’ll examine the football world from a range of perspectives, linking theory and practice.

  • Course topics include the media, fandom, coaching, development, business, management and events.

  • You’ll be eligible for membership of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

    What you'll do

  • Your course team are research active in a range of football and wider sporting topics and have a wealth of experience.

  • The course has strong national and international links with the football industry and with professional sports clubs like Preston North End and Burnley.

  • You’ll have access to the Sir Tom Finney Preston Soccer Centre (PSC), a charity providing football coaching and a fully functioning club.

    Accreditations

  • This course is aligned with the Entry and General Management professional standards outlined by CIMSPA, the professional development body for the UK's sport and physical activity sector. As a member, you will be entitled to attend seminars and meetings and learn from industry professionals. The Health and Fitness pathway on the course allows students the option to meet professional standards in Gym Instruction, Personal Training, Health Navigator and Working with People with Long Term Conditions.

    Future Careers

    Our Football Studies Foundation Entry degree is the stepping stone to a career in a football related industry.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3431 Sports players
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science

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    University of Central Lancashire

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