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Bachelor of Football Coaching and Performance in Extended Degree in International Soccer Academy

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Football Coaching and Performance (extended degree with a foundation year) on the International Soccer Academy route taught in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Football Coaching and Performance in Extended Degree in International Soccer Academy to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Introduction to Research
Introduction to Sports Coaching. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Project Assistant
Program Coordinator

Curriculum

Four-year full-time degree that begins with a foundation year. Year 1 core: Academic and Professional Skills
Introduction to Research
Introduction to Sports Coaching
Social Issues and Sport Consumers. Final-year core: Essential Skills for Studying Sport
Sport Foundation Year Project
Innovations in Sport.

Entry requirements

Academic

Offers 56 to 72 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C
Or an equivalent. Additional: Applicants must hold the (FA Level 1) Introduction to Football Coaching In addition to the above Level 1 qualification applicants must also complete the “Introduction to First Aid in Football” and “Safeguarding Children" courses Applicants must have experience of football coaching – this should be outlined in your
Standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points (96 contextual)
Extended degrees 72 points (56 contextual)
GCSE English Language grade 4/C or equivalent
Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels, T Levels, BTEC, Scottish/Irish Highers, Access to HE, International Baccalaureate, Or the country-specific equivalent listed on the country pages, Extended degrees (with a foundation year) take lower points, Top-ups need a prior HND/foundation degree, Some courses need GCSE maths or science and portfolios/interviews.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

Check entry requirements (UCAS Tariff points
GCSEs
IELTS
Country equivalents at) and key dates on the course page. Apply directly via the international application on the course page (choose the start month) or through UCAS. No university application fee is stated. Submit qualifications
English evidence and personal statement. Some courses need a portfolio or interview. Accept the offer and pay the 5
500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,850 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£10,539 GBP

Program details

Campus	City Campus
Faculty or school	School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
Department	Football Coaching and Performance in Extended Degree in International Soccer Academy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	240
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.