MSc Football Science

Southampton, Solent University

Designed specifically for those working in a professional football environment, this master’s degree will enable you to develop and enhance your existing knowledge and skills in elite football. We’ve been at the forefront of football education for nearly two decades and our football programmes have emerged as leading supplier of graduates to the football industry. Our graduates have gone on to careers in the English Premier League as well as national federations overseas. If you are already working in a professional football environment, this master’s degree is perfect for you. You'll apply your skills in four main strands of study: Talent identification and recruitment (performance analysis) Training and competition demands (sports science) Rehabilitation and return to play (strength and conditioning) Team leadership and management dynamics (coaching and leadership) This will help to enhance your experience and knowledge with the application of a multidisciplinary age-appropriate programme for the development of academy through to professional players. In addition, you’ll develop your supervisory and people management skills by gaining greater insight into leadership, providing you with further career opportunities. You'll take advantage of the University's extensive professional network in the game and attend regular lectures from guest speakers, including players, coaches, analysts and performance staff, allowing you to learn from and interact with experts who have first-hand, high-level experience within the game. You'll benefit from the University's official partnership with Southampton FC, with access to real-world industry experience as part of the curriculum, including professional coaching and development from coaching, recruitment and performance staff.