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Foundation of Business of Football

Lincoln, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

A four-year degree in Business of Football with an integrated foundation year for students without the usual entry qualifications.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Business of Football. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in business and management.

Career outcomes

Club operations manager
Commercial manager
Sponsorship manager
Football business consultant
Fan engagement manager
Community foundation manager
Football analyst
Innovation manager
Football entrepreneur
Further study (MBA)

Curriculum

Four-year course. The integrated foundation year carries no credits and builds the study skills needed to progress to Level 4 of the degree. Degree years then follow the Business of Football programme. Business skills in strategy
Marketing and management are developed.

Entry requirements

Academic

Integrated foundation year for applicants without the typical qualifications for direct entry to Level 4; Entry points as stated on each course page; Some degree subjects set requirements to progress from the foundation year; The foundation year includes no English language upskilling.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion; No UCAS points requirement (applications via UCAS with an admissions conversation); GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or equivalent

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 59

Documents you’ll need

Typically includes Passport or identity document
Academic transcripts
Qualification certificates
Language proficiency evidence
And completed application materials.

How to apply

Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£10,790 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	School of Business and Management
Department	Business and Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	240,360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.