Football Studies Advanced
If you’re 16 or older and interested in football, sports performance, leadership, or fitness, the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Football) could be the course for you.
Course Overview
- Start Date
- 15 Sep 2025
- Mode of Study
- Full-Time
- Location
- Sports Central
- Days
- Mon to Fri
Course overview
This programme is designed with employers to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed for careers in sport and recreation, higher education, or American football scholarships.
Upon completing the two-year course, the diploma is equivalent to 3 A Levels and can earn up to 168 UCAS points.*
What will I do?
At Milton Keynes College, the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport covers 14 units over two years. These include topics such as:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Sports Performance Analysis
- Technical and Tactical Demands of Sport
- Sports Coaching
- Investigating Business in the Sport and Active Leisure Industries
This full-time course integrates academic learning with Football Academy training and fixtures.
What’s next?
After completing this course, students can:
- Progress to higher education sports programmes
- Apply for American scholarship programmes
- Pursue employment in the sports industry
Career paths include becoming a:
- Sports coach
- Sports therapist
- Sports psychologist
- Sports analyst
Students may also take Level 4 apprenticeships in related fields or start coaching qualifications through National Governing Bodies.
Is it for me?
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Football) is perfect if:
- You’re 16 or older and have a strong interest in football, sports performance, or fitness.
- You’re looking for a two-year course that combines academic learning with football training.
- You want to gain a qualification equivalent to 3 A-Levels and earn UCAS points for university applications.
- You’re aiming to progress to higher education, an American football scholarship, or a career in the sports industry.
- You’re ready to develop your understanding of subjects like sports coaching, performance analysis, and anatomy, alongside practical football training.
If you want to deepen your knowledge of football and pursue a career in sport, this course is an excellent choice.
Entry requirements
To enrol, you’ll need:
- P.E. is recommended but not essential
- 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English
EXPLORE COURSES
Apply today
-
Football Studies Advanced
(4191P-1/2)- Start Date
- 15 Sep 2025
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Location
- Sports Central
Fees- 16 – 18
- Fully Funded
- 19 – 23
- £7395
- 24+
- £7395
- Overseas
- £7395
Ready to get started?
Take the next steps in your journey to joining us.
Latest Stories & Events