
Overview
This Football Coaching course from UCFB x GIS is delivered at excellent professional sporting venues similar to those in which students aspire to work. A diverse range of learning and teaching approaches are used as appropriate to each module. Across the course students benefit from regular contact through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and practical sessions.
In addition to timetabled classes for each module, students will also attend a weekly personal tutorial session. Some of these tutorial meetings will be conducted in a group, with others conducted one-to-one contact with a tutor. Proactive use of the VI_E and mobile technologies engages students with the broader knowledge base upon which the course is built. Integration of theory and practice is consistently emphasised to support authentic learning, wherever possible utilising problem-based approaches, live case studies, client challenges and practical coaching sessions.
In addition to the validated curriculum, the Employability & Enrichment team provide students with enrichment activities, careers guidance and signpost work placement opportunities.
Career prospects
The multi-faceted world of football requires modern football coaches to have highly developed skills and an in-depth knowledge of the principles of football coaching. The programme has been developed for those who have graduated from coaching or relevant degree programmes or coaches currently coaching within the game who want to develop their knowledge and skill set further or form part of their CPD.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Global Sports Leadership
- Applying Football principles — Tactics and Strategies
- philosophy in the Coaching Process
- Analysis of Football Coaching practice
- Applied Research project
- Match & Performance Analysis in Football (Option)
- Applied Reflective practice (Option)
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Sports Management Coaching Sports Sciences View 199 other Masters in Sports Management in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should hold a 2:1 honours degree or a recognised overseas equivalent.
- Applicants may be accepted with a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) provided that they can otherwise demonstrate a strong profile with 50% or above in their dissertation module. Or have professional qualifications of level 2 and above.
- Professional experience and industry qualifications can be assessed for applicants without the standard entry requirements such as UEFA B licence with 10 years or more experience in a professional coaching environment.
- Candidates are required to hold a FA Level 1 certificate in coaching football additionally, it would be advantageous for candidates to already hold a PA level 2 or equivalent.
- All applicants are provided with information relating to student services, with whom they can make contact, should they require additional support or advice as well as information related to appropriate bursaries and funds.
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International
16450 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16450 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10950 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time (two years)
- Home Students: £5,475
- International Students: £8,225
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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