BSc Football Coaching and Performance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, centred on football coaching, performance, and talent development. Core modules cover football coaching practice, multi-disciplinary performance support, talent identification and recruitment, and leadership within football organisations. Delivered in partnership with the Football Association of Wales, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, CIMSPA, CASES, UK International Soccer and EFL in the Community.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: BBC to include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies. Level 1 in football coaching or equivalent foundation level football coaching qualification from a football (NGB) (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points) Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include one Science (which may be Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology) but to exclude General Studies. Level 1 in football coaching or equivalent BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject. Level 1 in football coaching or equivalent foundation level football coaching qualification from a football (NGB) (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points) Access to HE: Passing an Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (mathematics, science or psychology) and obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points Additional GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child Workforce and Child Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 70%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 260 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 64%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Foundations of Football Coaching
- Leading within the Football Industry
- Football Performance Support: Introduction to Multi-Disciplinary Teams
- Talent Identification, Recruitment and Development: Frameworks and Principles
- Applied Football Coaching
- Leading Football Organisations: Systems and Processes
- Football Performance Support: Integrating Multi-Disciplinary Teams
- Talent Identification, Recruitment and Development: Managing the Player Journey
- Advanced Football Coaching
- Football Performance Support: Enabling Winning Teams
- Leading High Performance Teams
- Talent Identification, Recruitment and Development: Elite Football
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Football Coaching and Performance at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Football Coaching and Performance at University of South Wales do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Football Coaching and Performance at University of South Wales?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Football Coaching and Performance at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.