Football Studies BSc (Hons)
Southampton Solent University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 160 graduates of Football Studies BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Southampton Solent University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £21000 | £25000 |
25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £25000 | £15500 - £25000 | £20500 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22438 | £20448 | £24818 |
25-75 percentile range | £18849 - £25991 | £15981 - £24541 | £19498 - £30391 |
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Course Description
If you’re passionate about football, Solent University’s industry-leading football studies degree can provide you with the skills you’ll need to thrive in a variety of football roles. Past graduates are now employed in a range of clubs and organisations at all levels of the game.
Solent University has been at the forefront of football education for nearly two decades and our football studies degree has emerged as the leading supplier of graduates to the football industry. Graduates have gone on to careers at Premier League clubs including Southampton, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
This degree provides students with comprehensive knowledge and real-world experience of the football industry. Students have the opportunity to study a range of contemporary themes, as well as tailor their study to areas of specific interest within football.
Endorsed by the League Managers Association, the Professional Football Coaches Association and Kick It Out, the course offers excellent work placement opportunities with professional clubs and organisations.
Students are able to benefit from the opportunity to tap into the University’s extensive network of contacts in the game. Regular lectures from guest speakers - including former Premier League and international players, managers, academy directors, leading club chairmen, media professionals, match officials and England national team staff - enable students to learn from and interact with professionals who have first-hand, high-level experience within the game.
Solent University is recommended as a ‘leader in football-related academic study’ by The Times Good University Guide.
What does this course lead to?
In recent years, students have secured work-based learning opportunities, internships and full-time employment with a number of clubs and associations, including:
The Football Association
The Premier League
Manchester United FC
Arsenal FC
Chelsea FC
Manchester City FC
Tottenham Hotspur FC
Birmingham City FC
Watford FC
Newcastle United FC
West Ham United FC
Charlton Athletic FC
Millwall FC
Crystal Palace FC
Portsmouth FC
Reading FC
Southampton FC
Major League Soccer (USA).
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Who is this course for?
This football studies programme is open to students from a wide range of academic backgrounds – sport foundation year graduates will receive direct entry.
Candidates should be passionate about football and aspiring to a career within a professional club or sporting organisation.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Football Studies BSc (Hons) at Southampton Solent University
16% | Teaching Professionals |
11% | Natural and social science professionals |
8% | |
7% | Business and public service associate professionals |
6% | |
6% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
4% | Elementary occupations |
4% | Skilled trades occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with 5.5 in each individual component. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | with a minimum of 20 in each individual compoenent. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Football Studies BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £15000 | year 1 |
International | £15000 | year 1 |
EU | £16125 | year 1 |
International | £16125 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Southampton Solent University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Southampton Solent University in related subject specific rankings.
Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 9 university rankings of Southampton Solent University
About Southampton Solent University
Solent University was established in 1855 in the City Centre of Southampton, South East England. This institution started out as a private Art school in 1856 and has since evolved into one of the most important HEIs in Southampton. Being so centrally located, students are within walking distance of most amenities in the city. Even so, the university provides more than sufficient facilities for students to find anything they need on-site. The Solent campus has a particularly active Student Union office, a great Student Hub for career or even personal advice, as well as a variety of popular restaurants.
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Student composition of Southampton Solent University
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Total number of students enrolled at Southampton Solent University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8110
- postgraduates:
- 625
- Total:
- 8735
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Sports Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023