BSc (Hons) Football Science with Foundation Year
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 5 years Placement year, 4 years FullTime
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Sports Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
About your course BSc (Hons) Football Science with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University is delivered by world-leading experts and informed by extensive links with key industry partners, such as the Football Association, FIFA and various Premier League football clubs. About the Foundation Year The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the ability to study for a degree but don't have the qualifications to enter directly onto the BSc (Hons) Football Science degree programme. Once you pass the Foundation Year you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria). About BSc (Hons) Football Science The last 25 years have seen a marked rise in demand for sports science graduates in professional football. These specialists work in multi-disciplinary teams to optimise player development and performance, and take the lead in innovation and the future direction of the sport. This bespoke degree has been designed for graduates who want to work in elite-level professional football teams and attracts students from all over the world. In addition to performance goals, the programme provides opportunities to work in community football (and other sports) to help address health-related problems and promote positive behaviour. Our extensive network and reputation as a world-leading research centre ensures we attract high-level professionals to provide applied insights about the reality of working in the industry. Working closely with key industry partners, we have identified the skills and knowledge that football organisations look for in graduates and have embedded these throughout the degree.
Entry requirements
Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements Grades/points required from qualifications: CCD (88) Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth by visiting the UCAS Tariff Calculator. Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections GCSEs and equivalents Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. GCSE Equivalences accepted: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number A levels CCD BTECs Extended Diploma: MMM (96) Access awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Pass overall with a minimum of 88 points. International Baccalaureate Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM (96) Irish awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications T levels Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Further information Contextual Offers At LJMU, we are dedicated to widening participation in education. We understand that academic potential isn't always accurately represented by grades alone. Therefore, we consider additional information included in your application. If you meet certain eligibility criteria, we may make an offer lower than our typical entry requirements. International requirements IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements Further information Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU UCAS is the official application route for our full-time undergraduate courses. Further information on the UCAS application process can be found here https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/how-to-apply.
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date
Fees
International students: £10,050 per year
UK students: £18,740 per year
UK/Home: £18,740 per year
International: £10,050 per year
Start dates
September
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS
Campus
- Liverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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