BSc Football Studies
About this course
BSc (Hons) Football Studies is an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science focused on the academic and practical examination of the football industry. Core topics include Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes optional pathways for a foundation year or an industry placement year, and features a partnership with Southampton FC providing access to professional coaching and development. The first year introduces the academic study of football alongside modules such as Studying Football, Psychology in Football, Coaching Football for Participation, and Performance Analysis in Football. The second year shifts focus to applied practices through Coaching Football for Specialisation, Strategic Football Development, Fitness in Football, and Talent Identification and Recruitment. The final year investigates broader frameworks and advanced methods via International Football for Development, Coaching Football for Performance, Future Game, and Research and Practice in Football.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D or equivalent qualification , or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 15%
- South East: 49%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Studying Football
- Psychology in Football
- Coaching Football for Participation
- Performance Analysis in Football
- Coaching Football for Specialisation
- Strategic Football Development
- Fitness in Football
- Talent Identification and Recruitment
- International Football for Development
- Coaching Football for Performance
- Future Game
- Research and Practice in Football
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Football Studies at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Football Studies at Solent University?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Football Studies at Solent University?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Is BSc Football Studies at Solent University accredited?
Yes. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Does BSc Football Studies at Solent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Football Studies at Solent University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.