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.
Degree overview
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.
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.
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
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected September 2025
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Start date
September 2025
Global Institute of Sport
Melbourne Cricket Ground,
Brunton Avenue,
EAST MELBOURNE,
Victoria,
3002, MELBOURNE, Australia
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.
GIS’s postgraduate programmes span areas like coaching, business and marketing, preparing students for careers in the global sports industry.
