MSc Football Coaching & Analysis

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CERTIFICATE OPTIONS - MSc

Course information

More than ever, football is driven by statistics and analysis. From a player’s fitness to their in-game attributes, numbers play a huge part in the modern game.  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.

Students on this programme have access to world-leading performance analysis tools from Hudl, the industry-standard software used by athletes, coaches and clubs across the globe.

 

Modules

  • Applied Football Match Analysis
  • Analysis of Football Coaching Practice
  • Applying Football Principles: Tactics and Strategies
  • Applied Research Project
  • Applied Reflective Practice
  • Football Statistics and Data Analysis
  • Global Sports Leadership
  • Philosophy in the Coaching Process

Standard entry requirements

  • Undergraduate degree – minimum 2:2 (ideally a 2:1) or international equivalent
  • Applicants with a 2:2 should have some experience of studying or working in business or sports related areas.
  • 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.

Flexible entry requirements

Applications that do not meet the standard entry requirements but demonstrate relevant education and/or work and/or life experience in the course subject area are welcomed.

Eligibility will be assessed on the basis of the information provided in the application – in particular the personal statement.

 

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.

 

MSc Football Coaching & Analysis

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