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Football Performance Coaching

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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2026-2027
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Course summary

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?
• Delivered in partnership with Plymouth Argyle Academy and Community Trust.
• Gain FA-recognised coaching qualifications as part of your degree.
• Learn from FA Coach Developers with real-world expertise.
• Option to study as a four-year degree with a professional practice year to expand your experience and industry connections.
• Exclusive opportunity to coach in America through our partnership with Challenger Sports, either for a summer or a full professional practice year.
• CIMSPA professional endorsement as a coach at no extra cost, enhancing your employability.
• Where could this degree take you?

This degree opens doors to global career opportunities in football, including roles such as:
• Performance Coach or Analyst in professional football
• Scout or Talent Reporter identifying future stars
• Football Development Officer or Project Lead shaping grassroots and elite pathways
• Coach Developer or Educator supporting the next generation of coaches
• Entrepreneur launching your own football-related business

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.

Modules

Introduction to Football Performance Coaching
Fundamental Movement Skills: Skill Acquisition, Mechanics & Analysis
Coach Behaviours
Sport Science Principles of Growth and Development
Performance Analysis for Team Development
Talent ID and Development
Skill Acquisition
Developing Female Players and Athletes
International Perspectives to Player and Coach Development
Work Based Learning: Placement
Performance Analysis for Individual Player Development
Player Care
Player Recruitment
Matchday Analysis
Performance Coaching
Developing Sport Coaches and PE Teachers
Coach Analysis
Applied Project

Assessment method

Coaching Session
Data Collection
Development Plan
Essay
Honours Project
Learning Agreement
Learning Journal
Portfolio
Presentation
Project
Reflective Essay
Report

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
FPC1
Institution code:
P63
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
FPC1
Institution code:
P63
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 96 - 112 points

A level CCC - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMM - DMM

Access to HE Diploma

We accept Access to HE Diplomas with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification.

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EU applicants will be classed as International unless they have Pre-settled or Settled status.

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