MSc Football Coaching & Analysis

Acknowledging the ever evolving and globally expansive role of sports agents, this programmes offers the knowledge and skillsets alongside the opportunity to learn from industry experts, enabling success as professionals in the field.

Course overview

Distance (with attendance) in London, Miami, or Melbourne
Course Length- One Year Full-Time/ Part-Time. Start dates- September

This programme will take an in-depth look at the numbers that make the game tick, alongside theoretical and practical coaching disciplines. It will enable students to develop a systematic and in-depth understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights for the advanced study of football coaching and analysis.

Distance (with attendance) option

The face-to-face block delivery sessions for students starting in September on a part time degree pathway will take place during the second year of studies for those studying in Miami or the UK. For those studying in Melbourne, this will take place in year one of your part time degree course.

Course Content

This master’s degree provides an inclusive, current and versatile curriculum of study which reflects the needs of the football industry for Master's students either full or part time. The course looks to support the continuing professional development of football coaches and those working in football or a closely related field.

Students will utilise their advanced knowledge and understanding of football coaching to help them deal with complex issues systematically and creatively, problems, and communicate their conclusions clearly.

DEGREE SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION

The Global Institute of Sport is an embedded college of the University of East London. All GIS graduates will receive a degree from the University of East London.

Course length: One year (full-time) and two year (part-time) options available

Entry requirements-

Standard Entry Requirements

• Relevant Undergraduate Degree – minimum 2:2 (ideally a 2:1) or international equivalent
• English language qualifications: Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries will be asked for an English qualification which tests Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and will be asked to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each section) or recognised equivalent.
• Offers to applicants currently studying an undergraduate degree will be conditional on them going on to achieve the entry requirements on completion of their degree.

Flexible Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree less than a 2:2 or an Undergraduate Degree in a Non-Relevant subject and….
• Minimum B Licence (Or equivalent)
• Extensive playing experience – Professional football player
• English language qualifications: Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries will be asked for an English qualification which tests Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and will be asked to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each section) or recognised equivalent.
• Any applicant falling outside of the above requirements has a possible route via the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) Football Coaching and Analysis .

APPLICATIONS

Apply for the degree via the GIS Website.
 

CAREER PROSPECTS 

Career prospects include highly sought-after careers within a professional and semi-professional football team such as a coaching, match and performance analyst or operations manager at multidisciplinary teams. Graduates of the MSc Football Coaching & Analysis Degree have gone on to work in roles for organisations such as:

• Player Performance Analysis - Manchester City FC
• Community Coach - Brighton & Hove Albion
• Football Development Officer - Burnley FC in the Community
• Academy Lead Coach - Bradford City FC

Football Tournament Analyst at FIFA - Benjamin Chevreau
"The fact that this institution is ‘global,’ sets it apart. You have the chance to visit other GIS campuses through the global summits and go to places like Miami, Toronto, and Melbourne. This also allows you to grow your network globally."

Benefits:

All GIS students, including those studying online, and alumni have access to GIS Global Locations at London’s Wembley Stadium, Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium, Toronto FC’s BMO Field, Melbourne Cricket Ground Sydney Cricket Ground, and the Allianz Stadium. At each location, students and alumni can attend week-long GIS Global Summits, which are designed to enhance attendees’ knowledge and expertise of the international sports industry as well as build a global network for future employment prospects.

Additional benefits to GIS students and alumni include:

• Oversight from a 36-person strong Industry Advisory Board, allowing students to benefit from the network of sports executives from across the EMEA, Americas and APAC regions
• Employment, guest speaker and other unique opportunities from GIS’ partnership network, which includes The Premier League, The Football Association, League Managers Association, The National League, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Soccerex, Hudl, United Soccer Coaches, Football Coaches Australia, Women Sport Australia, A Leagues and MLS clubs, giving students access to some of the biggest and best minds in football and sport.

As a result of the industry-led degree and employment opportunities, 99% of GIS graduates are in employment with 79% working in sport and 97% in highly skilled roles, based on the 2023 Graduate Census. GIS degrees also rank in the top 25 sports programmes by SportsBusiness Postgraduate Rankings, and number 1 in the world in employment prospects in 2022 and number 1 in the world in employment salaries in 2023.

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