Overview

Performance Football Coaching (Distance Learning) from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London allows football coaching professionals worldwide to develop a critical understanding of issues relating to coaching and performance in football (soccer), and advance their professional practice whilst working.

The course content and design are informed by our partners in the football industry, including coaches and coach educators from The English FA and European professional clubs.

Taught by nationally and internationally renowned coaches and football scientists, the applied nature of the programme means that you are continually asked to reflect on course content in your professional practice.

Careers

head coach

youth academy coach

specialist technical coach

performance analyst

development coordinator

coach educator

researcher/scientist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Expertise and Skill Acquisition in Football

Contemporary Approaches to Player Development

Professional Development in Football Coaching

Applied Research Methods

Performance and Match Analysis in Football

Football Coaching Cultures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sports Management Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 16 other Masters in Sports Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 2.2 degree or international equivalent, preferably in a sports-related subject.

Applicants must hold, or be working towards, a UEFA B coaching licence or equivalent qualification (such as USSF or AFC) and demonstrate continued commitment to coaching practice.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11910 GBP / year

≈ 11910 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11910 GBP / year

≈ 11910 GBP / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Performance Football Coaching (Distance Learning).

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

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