BSc Football Coaching, Development and Administration
About this course
BSc (Hons) Football Coaching, Development and Administration is an undergraduate degree focused on football coaching practice, sports management, and player development principles. Core topics include Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake industry placement activities with UK International Soccer. The first year covers the foundations through Football Coaching Foundation Phase, Managing Sport, Football Science 1, Academic Research and Study Skills, Children and Youth Sport, Professional Practice, Football Coaching Theory to Practice, Managing and Developing Football in the Community, Introduction to Sport Science for Football, Academic Research and Professional Skills, and Football Coaching Process: Theory to Practice. The second year progresses with Modern Football Coaching, Football Coaching: Youth Development Phase, Project Operations Management, Sport Placement, Football Science 2, and Football in Society. The final year involves Performance Football Coaching, The Business of Football, Critical Issues in Sports Coaching and Leadership, and an Applied Professional Project.
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Entry requirements
104 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: BCC to include one Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology but to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC at A Level Grade C and BC at A Level to include one Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology but to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject Access to HE: Passing an Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (mathematics, science or psychology) and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points T Level: P (C and above) Additional Due to the placement-based nature of the programme all applicants are required to complete an application for the internship with UK International Soccer and will therefore complete an Interview to determine their suitability for the programme. 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.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 97%
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 55 students who started
- A levels: 79%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 14%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Football Coaching Foundation Phase
- Managing Sport
- Football Science 1
- Academic Research and Study Skills
- Children and Youth Sport
- Professional Practice
- Football Coaching Theory to Practice
- Managing and Developing Football in the Community
- Introduction to Sport Science for Football
- Academic Research and Professional Skills
- Football Coaching Process: Theory to Practice
- Modern Football Coaching
- Football Coaching: Youth Development Phase
- Project Operations Management
- Sport Placement
- Football Science 2
- Football in Society
- Performance Football Coaching
- The Business of Football
- Critical Issues in Sports Coaching and Leadership
- Applied Professional Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Football Coaching, Development and Administration 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.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Football Coaching, Development and Administration at University of South Wales?
94% 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, Development and Administration at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.