Football in the Community; Business and Management (MAP)

This course is part of the Modular Acceleration Programme (MAP) that enables learners to study modules from a Higher Technical Qualification. More information on the MAP programme can be found here. 

This module explores the complex organisational structure of NGOs in UK football and how the concept of ‘community’ is interpreted and applied across a variety of community football development initiatives. It will explore good practice in theoretical aspects of leadership, business and management, and how this can be applied to the general governance of football at a variety of levels. 

It considers issues of equality in community sport, exploring the ‘target group’ philosophy and barriers to participation in football, and how selected agencies can help to develop engagement, specifically considering the role of football in the community schemes. 

Delivery will be face-to-face and consist of a mixture of lectures, seminars, group work, visits and practical sessions. 

The module will comprise two 20 credit units from our FdA Football Development and Management which is validated by Marjon University 

The component modules are: 

• FCDC52 Introduction to Football Business and Management
• FDVC01 Football in the Community

The course will be delivered in 3 hours per week of timetabled sessions over 30 weeks. 

There will be 4 assessments in total. A report of 2,500 words and a presentation in semester 1, and a presentation and an examination in semester 2. The assessments will be those used for full-time learners studying the corresponding module. Each assessment will carry equal weighting. 

If learners fail any assessment, they will have the opportunity to resit over the summer referral period which finishes mid-August 2025. 

*Free tuition fees, with nothing for the student to pay. However the funding accessed for MAP will reduce the amount remaining in a future Lifelong Learning Entitlement account. 

You will need 64 UCAS tariff points (minimum) from AS, A Level or AVCE programmes, BTEC National Diploma/ Certificate, GNVQ Advanced, an appropriate NVQ at level 3, an Access qualification or other qualifications deemed equivalent to the above. Please note, an A Level in General Studies does not count towards the 64 UCAS tariff points. GCSE Maths and English is required at grade C (or 4) or above (or equivalent O Level). 

Learners will be dual registered with the University of St Mark and St John (Marjon) as the validating University. This will permit learners access to further online resources to support learning. Learning will take place at Exwick Sports Hub and at Victoria House. Students will have access to a wide range of specialist facilities on site, including access to our FIFA standard 3G football pitch, other industry specific resources and our dedicated, experienced staff. 

In addition to being highly trained lecturers, our teaching team have extensive experience within the football industry. This includes holding FA and UEFA coaching qualifications, and experience working in professional football club academies. Staff who will support you on this programme: 

From Plymouth Marjon University 

• Lee Ballard (MSc) – Academic Link Tutor – Exeter College 

From Exeter College 

• Jack Gill (MA) – Deputy Head of Faculty 
• Dan Pulsford (BSc) – Programme Leader in Sport & PE 
• Todd Scrace (BSc) – Programme Leader in Sport & PE 
• Jon Hill (MA) – Programme Leader in Sport & PE 
• Ali Hill (MSc) – Programme Leader in Sport & PE 
• Jack McAndrews (MSc) – Programme Leader in Sport & PE 

• Sports Coach UK courses £40 (offered in each year). 
• First Aid (optional) £40. Induction Activity £15 
• DBS check- approx £44 
• Sports Coaching Insurance £70/year (unless you already have personal coaching insurance). 
• Visits £15