MSc Football Coaching and Analysis

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree – minimum 2:2 (ideally 2:1) or international equivalent.

Applicants with a 2:2 should have some experience of studying or working in coaching or sports related areas.

UEFA C Licence or other Level 2 coaching qualification in a sport other than football.

International equivalents to UEFA C licence e.g. Football Australia C Diploma, CONCACAF C Licence.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Looking to pursue a career in sport, from coaching to sport development and performance analysis? More than ever football is driven by statistics and analysis. Whether it’s assessing a player’s physical condition or evaluating their in-game skills, numbers wield significant influence in today’s game. The demand of coaching and analysis experts is growing, your career starts here with UCFB.

The MSc Football Coaching and Analysis degree dives into the stats driving today’s game, paired with hands-on coaching methods. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the game and learn to spot trends, tackling today’s challenges head-on. It will enable students to develop a systematic and in-depth understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and new insights for the advanced study of football coaching and analysis. It’s your ticket to mastering football coaching and analysis.

Taught at UCFB's expanded campus at UCFB Manchester, students are immersed in the Football and Sports industry, with unique access to industry networking opportunities and enhanced career and employability support.

Students on this course have access to world-leading performance analysis tools from Hudl, the industry-standard software used by athletes, coaches and clubs across the globe.

This postgraduate degree provides an inclusive, current and versatile curriculum of study which reflects the needs of the football industry for postgraduate students either full or part time. The course looks to support the continuing professional development of football coaches and those working in football or a closely related field.

Fees and funding

UCFB is proud to offer an extensive suite of scholarships to support outstanding students as they embark on their postgraduate study.

From scholarships to aid our elite athletes, to attracting aspiring sports leaders, and scholarships which support inclusivity and diversity within the sporting industry, our scholarships are there to support students who want to make a meaningful difference to the future of the sporting world.