This page provides information on the UCFB's Football Coaching and Performance entry requirements in detail. For further information, please contact admissions@ucfb.com.
MSc Football Coaching and Analysis
Please navigate the dropdown lists below for the detailed entry requirements for MSc Football Coaching and Analysis.
Undergraduate degree 2:2 and above
Entry requirements for undergraduate degree 2:2 and above (in one of the relevant subjects listed below) PLUS:
- One qualification from Group 1 and;
- One qualification or experience from Group 2
Relevant Degrees
- Sport Science
- Sports Coaching
- Performance Analysis
- Talent ID and Development
- Science in Football
- Any other practical football degree (coaching or analysis)
- Joint honours can be accepted (e.g. Sports Business and Coaching) providing that the relevant subject makes up at least 50% of the degree
Group 1 - Qualifications
- Minimum C Licence (FA Level 2)
- Other relevant level 2 qualifications
- UCFB Coaching Award Level 2
Group 2 - Experiences and Qualifications
- FA Level 1 (or other level 1s such as talent ID or scouting, PFSA)
- Other relevant level 2 qualifications (or other level 2s such as talent ID, scouting or PFSA L1 & 2)
- Coaching experience at a professional club (e.g. in UK: EPL, EFL, WSL1 or WSL 2 clubs only)
- Coaching experience at a semi-professional club minimum 2 years (National League to North West counties, Woman’s National league)
- Coaching experience at grass roots level for minimum 2 years (all other coach settings for the male and female game)
- Playing experience – professional football player or academy players
Undergraduate degree less than a 2:2
Entry requirements for undergraduate degree less than a 2:2 (in one of the relevant subjects listed below OR any degree in a non-relevant subject PLUS:
- One qualification from group 1 and;
- Two experiences or qualifications from group 2
Relevant Degrees
- Sport Science
- Sports Coaching
- Performance Analysis
- Talent ID and Development
- Science in Football
- Any other practical football degree (coaching or analysis)
- Joint honours can be accepted (e.g. Sports Business and Coaching) providing that the relevant subject makes up at least 50% of the degree
Group 1 - Qualifications
- Minimum UEFA B Licence
Group 2 - Experiences and Qualifications
- FA Level 1 (or other level 1s such as talent ID or scouting)
- Other relevant level 2 qualifications (or other level 2s such as talent ID, scouting or PFSA L2)
- Coaching experience at a professional club (EPL, EFL or WSL1 or WSL 2 clubs only)
- Coaching experience at a semi-professional club minimum 2 years (National League to North West counties, Woman’s National league)
- Coaching experience at grass roots level for minimum 2 years (all other coach settings for the male and female game)
- Playing experience – professional football player or academy players
No undergraduate degree
Entry requirements for no undergraduate degree. Relevant qualifications and experience required:
Group 1 - Qualifications
- Minimum UEFA B Licence
Group 2 - Experiences and Qualifications
- Coaching experience at a professional club (e.g. in UK: EPL, EFL, WSL1 or WSL 2 clubs only): Minimum 5 years
- Coaching experience at a semi-professional club minimum 5 years (National League to North West counties, Woman’s National league) Other relevant level 2 qualifications e.g. scouting or talent
- Playing experience – professional football player or academy players minimum 3 years
MSc Performance Analysis in Football
Please navigate the dropdown lists below for the detailed entry requirements for the MSc Performance Analysis in Football degree.
Undergraduate degree 2:2 and above
Entry requirements for undergraduate degree 2:2 and above (in one of the relevant subjects listed below) PLUS:
- One of the listed qualifications or experiences
Relevant Degrees
- Sport Science
- Sports Coaching
- Performance Analysis
- Talent ID and Development
- Science in Football
- Any other practical football degree (coaching or analysis).
- Joint honours are accepted (e.g. Sports Business and Coaching) if the relevant subject makes up at least 50% of the degree.
Qualifications and Experiences
- Level 1 qualifications in Performance Analysis / Talent ID (e.g. PFSA, IPSO)
- Level 1 Coaching qualifications (coaching or analysis)
- Other relevant level 2 qualifications in PA and TID (e.g., PSFA L2, TID L2, C Licence, Scouting L2).
- Performance analysis or coaching experience at a professional club (e.g. in UK: EPL, EFL, WSL1 or WSL 2 clubs only)
- Performance analysis or scouting at a professional club – 2 years +.
- Performance analysis or coaching experience at a semi-professional club, min 2 years (e.g. in UK: National League to North West counties, Women’s National League)
- Performance analysis or coaching experience at grassroots level for min 2 years (all other coach settings for the male and female game)
- Playing experience – professional or academy footballer
Undergraduate degree less than a 2:2
Entry requirements for undergraduate degree less than a 2:2 (in one of the relevant subjects listed below OR any degree in a non-relevant subject PLUS:
- One qualification from group 1 and;
- Two experiences or qualifications from group 2
Group 1 - Qualifications
- Performance Analysis qualifications minimum Level 2
- Level 1 qualifications in Performance Analysis / Talent ID (e.g., PSFA, IPSO)
- Level 1 Coaching qualifications (coaching or analysis)
- Other relevant level 2 qualifications in PA and TID (e.g., PSFA L2, TID L2, C Licence, Scouting L2)
- FA Level 2 / UEFA C Licence
Group 2 - Experience
- Has performance analysis or coaching experience at a professional club (e.g. in UK: EPL, EFL, WSL1 or WSL 2 clubs only)
- Analysis or Coaching experience at a semi-professional club minimum 2 years (e.g. in UK: National League to North West counties, Women’s National League)
- Analysis or Coaching experience at grass roots level for minimum 2 years (all other coach settings for the male and female game)
- Performance analysis or scouting at a professional club – minimum 2 years
- Playing experience – professional football player or academy players
No undergraduate degree
Entry requirements for no undergraduate degree. Relevant qualifications and experience required:
- one qualification or experience from group 1 and;
- two experiences / qualifications from group 2
Group 1 - Qualifications
- Level 3 Football Scouting qualifications
- Level 3 Performance Analysis
- UEFA A licence
- UEFA B Licence: minimum 5 years
Group 2 – Experience
- Performance analysis or coaching experience at a professional club (e.g. in UK: EPL, EFL, WSL1 or WSL 2 clubs)
- Analysis or Coaching experience at a semi-professional club, min 2 years (e.g. in UK: National League to NW counties, Women’s National League)
- Analysis or Coaching experience at grassroots level, min 2 years (all other coach settings for the male and female game)
- Performance analysis or scouting at a professional club – minimum 2 years
- Playing experience – professional football player or academy players
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