Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development - Top Up Year: Fees & Entry Requirements at St Mary's University, Twickenham, UK

Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development - Top Up Year

UK

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What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

St Mary's University, Twickenham

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£17,100.00 (18,63,151) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

St Mary's University,

Waldegrave Road,

Twickenham,

Hounslow,

TW1 4SX, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£17,445.00 (19,00,741) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

St Mary's University,

Waldegrave Road,

Twickenham,

Hounslow,

TW1 4SX, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

In order to study this programme, you will need to have successfully completed Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development foundation course or an equivalent programme at another institution. Students whose english is not your first language, need to have IELTS - 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section, Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic UKVI) - 55 overall with no less than 42 in any component (except nutrition courses which require 58 overall with no less than 50 in each component).TOEFL iBT - 80 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About St Mary's University

Students at St Mary’s will enjoy a high class of education alongside excellent extra-curricular opportunities for a fully rounded student experience.

  • Top-rated for academic support and student experience
  • One of the safest universities in the UK
  • Excellent facilities including world-class sport
  • Vibrant and diverse student community
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