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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: Z070

Football Coaching and Performance (Extended Degree)

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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5 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Football Coaching and Performance (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Want to coach the next generation of footballers? Built around the Football Association’s 4 Corner Model, this course aims to equip you with the competencies required to coach players at all stages of development, considering the technical, physical, psychological, and social aspects of performance. You’ll be challenged to design effective football coaching programmes, evaluate player performance, and build critical thinking skills. Through links with Northumbria Sport and industry partners, you’ll apply theory to hands-on coaching experiences, working with players across different age... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Sport and Exercise Science
Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Coaching
Football Coaching Pedagogy and Practice
Performance Analysis and Player Assessment
Sport Psychology and Athlete Development
Strength and Conditioning for Football
Tactical Systems and Match Intelligence
Coaching Research and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:Z070
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points56

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£99,250

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,000£22,500£26,000
5 years£23,000£27,500£33,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
78%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Football Coaching and Performance (Extended Degree) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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