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Chelsea Football Club Foundation Coaching and Development - Foundation Degree

St Mary's University, Twickenham

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St Mary's University, Twickenham

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree - FD

  • Location

    Strawberry Hill Campus (Main Campus)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary


Use sport for social change with our Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development degree with UEFA C Diploma

Develop an in-depth understanding of the football industry with our Chelsea Football Club (FC) Foundation Coaching and Development degree, now with UEFA C Diploma integration. You will study a range of topics and build critical skills.Our coaching and development course is in collaboration with the Chelsea Football Club Foundation – a world-renowned charity that uses football to improve young people’s lives.You will learn at multiple locations, including::
• St Mary’s University
• Stamford Bridge
• The Chelsea training ground in CobhamFollowing graduation, you can progress onto our one-year top-up degree, Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development BSc (Hons).


UEFA C Diploma integration

The UEFA C Diploma is officially integrated into the second year of the degree. This internationally recognised qualification gives you a head start in your professional coaching career.
• Boost employability with the current industry standard qualification for grassroots and youth coaching.
• Gain hands-on experience in player development, session planning, and reflective practice, all backed by the latest UEFA research.
• Complete a mandatory step towards the UEFA B Licence and beyondStudents must have Introduction to Coaching Football (FA Level 1), Safeguarding Children in Football, and Introduction to First Aid in Football before the start of their second year


Expert teaching and support

You will learn from research-active academics who coach for Premier League Football Academics and grassroots-level organisations.


World-class facilities and the latest technology

On our Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development degree, you will use the latest technology to analyse performance and coaching. You will also access our world-class sporting facilities, including the:
• Fitness and Conditioning Suite
• Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track
• Performance Hall
• Biomechanics Laboratory.


Professional experience with the Chelsea FC Foundation

Due to our unique collaboration with the Chelsea FC Foundation, you can experience a variety of work placements. You could work on projects and programmes related to:
• coaching
• performance analysis
• schools
• social inclusion
• health and wellbeing
• disability
• talent identification


Why St Mary’s?

You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary's University, Twickenham

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    St Mary's University, Twickenham, St Mary's University, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Hounslow, TW1 4SX, United Kingdom

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Best of both worlds. A stunning green campus in a town setting, just a short train journey from Central London – one of the greatest cities in the world.
Alongside historic buildings are modern facilities that include sports science labs, TV studio, acting studios and Olympic-standard sports facilities.
Scholarships are available for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sports Science

    32nd out of 86 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    112 54%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    14th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    58th

    22

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