Sports Business Management, BSc (Hons) - Football Player Development Pathway

University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom, Preston

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University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom , Preston

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Campus Taught

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Sports Business Management, BSc (Hons) - Football Player Development Pathway

About

Develop your understanding of the business of sport at all levels while developing yourself as a player.

Study this unique degree programme developed with our delivery partner Macclesfield FC. You'll have the opportunity to enhance your knowledge of the sporting business whilst improving your skills as a player.

Learn about the core business disciplines of management, finance, operations, strategy and economics. And how these relate to the modern sporting business environment from a national and international perspective. Our academic team are highly experienced and have working relationships with many professional sports teams and clubs. This means we can ensure that our course content is relevant and gives you the best possible start in your chosen area of the sports business world.

We have a dedicated coaching team made up of the Universitys Head Coaches Derek Egan (Chester City and Salford) and Jade Richards (Blackburn Rovers LFC and UCLan Head Coach) and Macclesfield FCs coaching staff. This allows us to combine academic excellence with professional club relevance.

We'll work with you to improve your ability, fitness and knowledge as a footballer. Youll also be able to hone this further by playing 30 games per season for the University. There are opportunities to progress through to U21, U23, Reserve and First Team levels of football. Alongside our partnership with Macclesfield we can support you with a range of professional placements and networking opportunities. We have links with clubs such as Everton FC, Preston North End, Blackpool FC and Burnley FC. There are also coaching opportunities and funding options for FA Level 1, FA Level 2 and UEFA B Licensed coaching football courses.

Ranked in the top 3 in the Northwest and the top 5 nationally for Student Satisfaction in Sports Science - Good University Guide 2023.
Learn in a football focussed environment. You'll have an individual development plan based on professional coaching. Giving you every opportunity to play and work in elite football.
Enjoy the expertise and experience of both Macclesfield F.C. and UCLan staff to help you develop professionally.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Please note the requirements below are indicative only

1 year of study at a recognised Community College with an average GPA of 2.49/Satisfactory /C/65%.

Please note the requirements below are indicative only

2 or 3 year Diploma/Associate Degree from a recognised Community College with a score of: 76% or B or GPA 3.00 (Very Good).

Excellence Scholarship

Below are the criteria for the award of the Excellence scholarships, further information of which can be found on your country page.

Excellence

2 or 3 year Diploma/Associate Degree from a recognised Community College with a score of: 94% or GPA 4.

Advanced entry:

Excellence

84% / B+ / Excellent / GPA 3.64/4.

Please note the requirements below are indicative only

Bachelor Degree from Government/ Recognised Private University GPA 2.5/4 or C+ or 62% (‘Good’).

Excellence Scholarship

Below are the criteria for the award of the Excellence scholarships, further information of which can be found on your country page.

Excellence

84% / B+ / Excellent / GPA 3.64/4.

Our entry requirements will vary depending on the individual course and the year of entry and the below are indicative only. Any reference to typical entry qualification or grades stated on the website are provided as a guide only. There is no guarantee that applicants who have, or are predicted to achieve, grades equivalent to or exceeding typical entry qualifications or grade will be made an offer by the University of Central Lancashire.

English Program Requirements

If your academic and/or English language qualifications are not sufficient to allow for direct entry to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes, you may wish to consider one of our Undergraduate or Master Foundation Programmes, offered at the University of Central Lancashire by ONCampus. Successful completion of this programme can guarantee entry to a wide range of programmes with us.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900 / year

How to Apply

If you're a student wishing to study an undergraduate degree full-time with us, you should make your application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) anytime from early September for the following year.

Visit UCAS below, click on 'apply' and register for your account. You'll need our institution code which is CLANC 30 to hand. The UCAS website provides helpful hints and videos along the way to help you with your application.

If you are experiencing any issues with completing the online application form, please contact the Admissions Team via email: Undergraduate Admissions.

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