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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: CFC2

Community Football Coaching (with Professional Practice Year)

Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Community Football Coaching (with Professional Practice Year) at Plymouth Marjon University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Inspire, develop, and lead through football – making a difference in communities worldwide. The BA Community Football Coaching degree is designed for those passionate about football and its role in community development. This hands-on programme combines academic excellence, practical placements, and FA-recognised coaching qualifications to prepare you for a career in coaching, sport development, and education. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Football Coaching Fundamentals
Community Sport Development
Child Safeguarding and Welfare in Sport
Coaching Psychology and Player Development
Sport Coaching Practice and Pedagogy
Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science
Professional Practice Year
Inclusive Coaching and Disability Sport
UCAS Code:CFC2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - BBC

BTEC triple grades MMM-DMM or Access to HE Diplomas also accepted

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Plymouth Marjon University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£23,000£29,000
3 years£16,000£21,000£25,000
5 years£21,000£26,000£31,000

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▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000

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

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
100%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
90%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
73%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

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About Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth Marjon University offers Community Football Coaching (with Professional Practice Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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