Foundation Degree (FdA) - Football Studies

This is a University of Bedfordshire course delivered jointly at Dunstable College and the University.

This course will enable you to:
• Develop a clear understanding of the importance of football within the country’s economic, social and cultural life
• Gain football coaching awards throughout the course
• Acquire insights and valuable experience through work-related activities.

Description
Football is the most popular global sport, with an estimated 25% of the world’s population being football supporters. In the United Kingdom, the football market is worth billions of pounds, with the game possessing an unprecedented hold on the nation’s economic, social and cultural life.

This course is ideal for those with a genuine interest in football, giving you the opportunity to undertake work-based learning that is very relevant to the football industry. You will study a variety of subjects including: leisure and sport management, coaching, the role of football in society, plus broader aspects of sport.

Course modules include:
• Football and society
• Introduction to coaching skills
• The football business
• Sport development
• Developing coaching study and skills
• Sports fans
• Issues in sport
• Leisure and sport management
• Sports injuries.

Progression
On successful completion of this course, you may progress to the final year of the BA (Hons) Football Studies degree at the University of Bedfordshire. Your career options may typically include: football administration, development and coaching.

Entry requirements
You should hold a Level 3 qualification in Sport or a related subject (eg a National Diploma or A Levels), but candidates from other academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Assessment
Assessment varies for each module and is carried out through observation, completing assignments and by examination.

Start date
September

Duration
Two years, full-time. This course may also be taken on a part-time basis; please ask for more information about this option with the tutor when first applying.

How to apply
For the full-time programme: apply via UCAS.
For the part-time programme: apply direct to Dunstable College.

UCAS course codes
For full-time programme:
University of Bedfordshire course code: NX21
University of Bedfordshire institution code: B22
Institution name: BEDS
Campus code: O