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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: C611

Coaching in the Community (Football)

University of Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Staffordshire, the FdSc Coaching in the Community (Football) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Kick-start your career in the most popular sport on the planet through our unique partnership with Stoke City FC. The Coaching in the Community (Football) foundation degree, studied over a two-year period, will prepare you for working in professional and grassroots environments. We’ve teamed up with Stoke City FC Community Trust to offer you amazing work experience opportunities which will help strengthen your coaching capabilities. International tuition fees are £17,085 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 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 80% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Football Coaching
Sport Physiology and Biomechanics
Strength and Conditioning Principles
Sport Psychology and Performance
Coaching Diverse and Inclusive Groups
Contemporary Issues in Football
Community Football Project
Practical Coaching Placement and Development
UCAS Code:C611
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,085

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£34,170

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Staffordshire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,000£20,500£25,000
5 years£20,000£25,500£30,500

UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£22,000

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

66%Working
7%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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