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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FBS2

Football Science with Professional Placement Year

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

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Football Science with Professional Placement Year at Plymouth Marjon University. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Football Science with Professional Practice Year degree are for those who have an interest in player and team development. This programme will advance your theoretical and practical knowledge of the scientific disciplines (physiology, psychology, biomechanics and performance analysis) were you will learn how to analyse, monitor and evaluate football performance. The programme will challenge students intellectually, with outstanding academic education and applied practice through real life projects that will enhance student experience. 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 Physiology and Performance
Sports Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Sports Psychology and Mental Performance
Football Performance Analysis and Technology
Strength and Conditioning for Football
Research Methods in Sports Science
Professional Practice Year
Dissertation in Football Science
UCAS Code:FBS2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBB

General Studies is excluded We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs (General Studies is excluded).

UCAS Points104

🗣️ 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

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About Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth Marjon University offers Football Science with Professional Placement Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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