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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Football Business with Professional Practice Year University of Bedfordshire - Bedford Campus University of Bedfordshire - Bedford Campus, UK

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GBP 15500

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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72

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The University of Bedfordshire and the School of Sport Science and Physical Activity are focussed on promoting football and developing students’ understanding of the variety of ways the football industry impacts on society.

The course offers you a broad overview of the football industry, while allowing you to focus on a specific area. Following a common first year you can choose to specialize in one of the following areas: football’s business environment; football development; and football coaching. You will conduct a detailed study of the sports industry sector as a whole. If you aspire to become a qualified football coach, the programme will give you the opportunity to gain recognised awards, such as the FA Coaching Level 1 and 2.

You will study the how impact of the Premier League and Football League clubs goes beyond the economic impact and encompasses investment in facilities and you will explore how community programmes supported by the Premier League in schools and disadvantaged areas has reached a significant scale and the impact of this.

The rapid growth of the football sector has created opportunities to become a sports professional in an expanding, borderless industry. Football is one of the most important industries in the UK in  terms of interest, participation and consumer spending. This course has been developed to reflect the growing complexity of the football market. The courses offer students the chance to enhance their employability by equipping them with the knowledge and higher-level skills demanded of a career in a global sport industry.

On this course you will be taught by top class professionals within the field. Your academics have a wide research portfolio, working with governing bodies such as the FA, UEFA and FIFA, and a variety of individuals from specific professional football teams, who will enable the students to get a deep understanding of this every changing industry.

Why choose this course?

  • The course will appeal to you if you have an interest in football and those seeking employment within the football-related industries.
  • The course is underpinned by academic theory related to football, sport and leisure, and will involve you in the application of concepts in industry-related scenarios and realistic simulations.
  • In this way, you will develop and apply the skills of critical evaluation and become self-directed, independent, reflexive learners.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    72 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    15500

    Tuition Fee
    (GBP)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (GBP)

    12276 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    UG scholarships

    New subject-specific UG scholarships for Sept 2025 onwards.

    Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £6000 off international tuition fees for each year of study. To receive the award, the below criteria must be met. Applicants must be:

    • Classed as International/Overseas fee-payer status. Home fee paying students are not eligible – scholarships for Home fee paying students can be found here.
    • Be in receipt of an offer to study in first year (level 4) of an eligible undergraduate course at the University of Bedfordshire commencing in the 2025/26 academic year. Eligible courses include:
      • All Bachelor’s degree courses within the School of Sport Science and Physical Activity
      • All Bachelor’s degree courses within the School of Arts and Creative Industries
      • All Bachelor’s degree courses within the School of Psychology
      • All Bachelor’s degree English courses within the School of Education
      • Childhood and Youth Studies BA
      • Criminology and Sociology BSc
      • Criminology BSc
      • Human Resources Management BSc
      • Human Resources Management with Law BSc
      • Marketing BSc
      • Social Policy and Social Research BSc
    • Applicants applying to enter level 3 (International Foundation Year), level 5 or 6 are not eligible. However, students progressing from the University of Bedfordshire International Foundation Year in the 2025/26 academic year will be eligible.
    • Scholarship assessment will be via an online interview on Microsoft Teams.
    • Students who are successful in being awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries, but will be eligible for the prompt payment discounts on tuition fees.

    Scholarship

    We Offer Generous Scholarships & Bursaries International Undergraduate Merit Award Prompt Payment Discount
    of up to £3,000 per year* off tuition fees We continually work to attract high calibre students. The International Undergraduate Merit Award is worth £1000 off international tuition fees for each year of study. A discount of £500 is available for prompt payment of each year's fees in full, before or at the point of registration, for both undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes.

    Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course. To receive the award, the below criteria must be met. Applicants must be:

    • Classed as International/Overseas fee-payer status. Home fee paying students are not eligible
    • Applying for a postgraduate course commencing in September 2024 only
    • Achieve a minimum 75% GPA or equivalent. Where undergraduate awards are not expressed as a percentage, the equivalency will be calculated by the University.
    • Students progressing from an Undergraduate course at the University of Bedfordshire are also eligible (but if successful in receiving this award, will then not be eligible for the Alumni discount or VC’s Scholarship).
    • Students who are successful in being awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries (including the Alumni discount), but will be eligible for the prompt payment discounts on tuition fees.

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship

    On all Master’s postgraduate degree courses, including MBA, international students not receiving any of our other scholarships will receive the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees. Students progressing from one of our undergraduate degrees to Master’s programmes will also be eligible for this award (see Alumni Discount below).

    • Students who are successful in being awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries, but will be eligible for the £500 prompt payment discount on tuition fees

    High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for India

    is worth £3000 off international tuition fees for each year of study. To receive the award, the below criteria must be met. Applicants must be:

    • Classed as International/Overseas fee-payer status. Home fee paying students are not eligible.
    • Achieve 75% or more in the Indian Year 12 exams
    • Applying for the first year of an undergraduate course at level 4 (first year) commencing in September 2024 only (Applicants looking to enter at level 5 or 6 are not eligible as they would not be entering on the basis of an eligible qualification)
    • Applicants for the International Foundation Year would not be eligible, but would receive the International Foundation Year Scholarship
    • Students who are successful in being awarded the bursary will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries, but will be eligible for the prompt payment discounts on tuition fees.

    Scholarships and Bursaries
    The University of Bedfordshire offers a wide range of generous Scholarships for international students. Please check below to see if you are eligible.

    Undergraduate
    You can find all our Undergraduate scholarships listed below.

    • A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
      • Worth £3000 off international tuition fees for each year of study for applicants applying on the basis of AP, IB or A Level and HKDSE results
    • Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
    • Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
    • Undergraduate EU Qualifications Scholarship
      • Worth £3000 off international tuition fees for each year of study for applicants applying on the basis of eligible EU qualifications, regardless of the country they are studied in.
    • International Undergraduate Merit Award
    • International Foundation Year Scholarship
    • High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for Bangladesh
    • High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for India
    • High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for Nepal
    • High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for Pakistan

    Postgraduate
    You can find all our Postgraduate scholarships listed below.

    • Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
    • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
    • Chevening Scholarships
    • Alumni Discount

    Universal Discounts
    You can find all our universal (available to all) scholarships listed below.

    Prompt Payment Discount

    • The tuition fee pre-payment of 65% will be calculated on the full, published tuition fees and will not take into account any scholarships, bursaries or awards. These will be applied to the remaining balance of your fees.

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