This undergraduate degree is a top-up year for the Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development FdSc, leading to the award of Bachelor of Science.

Unique collaborative relationship with Chelsea FC Foundation with a variety of work placement opportunities.

Opportunity to develop coaching practice and use sport as a vehicle for social change in Chelsea FC Foundation settings.

Variety of teaching venues, including St Mary's University, Chelsea FC training ground (Cobham), and Stamford Bridge.

This top-up year gives you the opportunity to develop and enhance your knowledge, understanding, and practical application of:

• talent development
• performance analysis
• advanced coaching pedagogies
• alternative education provision in football
• business start-up and social enterprise.

You will also complete both your placement and research project within Chelsea FC Foundation projects and programmes.

Throughout your studies, you will also develop and enhance your critical analysis and independent thinking skills, as well as develop relevant professional and vocational practices related to the football and wider sport industry.

Career opportunities

Successful completion of this degree will prepare you well for teaching, coaching and education related courses, such as a PGCE (primary or secondary) or FA level 3 (and above) award in coaching football.

Career potential

On our Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development BSc, you will develop key transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and attention to detail.

You can work within:

academy football

football club foundations

schools and PE teaching

colleges

national governing bodies

county football associations

women's high performance centres.