Football Coaching and Management - BA (Hons)

UCFB

**Degree Overview**This degree allows students to learn how to spot and develop talent, as well as lead with authority. You will engage with, and gain an understanding across, areas such as community coaching, academy coaching, semi-professional, professional and overseas coaching. Taught within the football club environment by our UEFA qualified coaches, some of whom have previously coached at the academies of leading Premier League clubs, this degree qualification provides a unique learning experience and the opportunity to live, learn and develop within the live operations of a professional atmosphere, providing students with access to coaching at clubs across the football pyramid.**Degree Content**This degree provides lifelong learning and education to aspiring young football coaches and managers, as well as being the hub for football industry qualifications. You will receive high quality teaching, learning and coaching provision from professionals with backgrounds in academia and professional football. There may also be the opportunity to participate in vital work experience placements across a number of coaching roles, from grass roots to professional clubs. We aim to ensure that everyone on our BA (Hons) Football Coaching & Management degree will gain the qualifications, skills and expertise needed for the maximum chance of success within the football industry. Studying at UCFB comes with a number of valued benefits to enhance your career and employment opportunities through our Employability and Career Planning provision.**Teaching Locations**UCFB Wembley- Wembley Stadium- Arch View House, First Way- Silver Jubilee ParkUCFB Manchester Campus- Exchange Quay- Quay Plaza- Belle Vue / SpeedwayIn addition to our teaching locations, we also use specialist facilities throughout the academic year as well as additional facilities where required.**Degree Specifications**University Campus of Football Business is an embedded college of the University of East London. All graduates will receive a degree from the University of East London.**Career Prospects**Career prospects for graduates of the BA (Hons) Football Coaching and Management degree course at UCFB include football coaching roles, including the ability to rise to senior managerial roles due to the management aspect of the degree.Graduates of the BA (Hons) Football Coaching and Management degree have gone on to work in roles for organisations such as:- Manchester City FC – Women’s Academy Coach- Manchester City FC – Football Education Coach- Manchester United FC – Academy Analyst- Leicester City FC – First Team Data Analyst- Arsenal FC – Travel and Logistics Assistant- Carolina Velocity FC – Head Coach- The FA – National Referee Manager- The FA – Regional Women Talent ID Coach- Hearts FC – Women’s Assistant Coach- Bloomsbury Football – Lead Coach- CSKA Sofia – Assistant Manager**UCFB Employability & Career Planning Programme**Over 90% of UCFB graduates are in employment within six months of graduating, with 62% of those graduates working within the global sports industry.At UCFB, your career starts from day one. Alongside your academic studies, our Employability & Career Planning programme supports your development, helping you build the skills, experience and confidence to succeed in the sports industry.Through a range of tailored opportunities - including best-in-class industry guest speakers, Premier Events, and work-based learning - you’ll gain valuable real-world insight and connections. With ongoing career support and access to placements, you’ll graduate as a well-rounded, career-ready professional.

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