Course Overview
This is Australia’s first Bachelor degree of Football! A unique and specialised degree that equips you with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to prepare for a diverse range of careers in the football industry.
This degree explores a range of football codes (e.g. soccer, rugby league, rugby union, AFL, rugby 7s, wheelchair rugby, futsal, and touch football) where you will learn how these global sports deliver exemplary practice in contexts such as coaching, community participation, management, leadership, sport science, and high-performance.
Designed in collaboration with the football industry, classes are taught by industry experts and revolve around real-life case studies of football professionals, clubs, and organisations, ensuring the outcomes are industry relevant and sought after. Work-integrated learning placements are a key aspect of this course where you will gain invaluable experience with a minimum of 260 hours of placements in football environments.
CRICOS provider code (111312E)
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Head of football
- Participation manager/lead
- Coach development/education manager
- Referee/umpire development manager
- Game development manager
- Academy coach and manager
- Football operations manager
- Community program manager
- Welfare and player development manager
- School program manager
- Performance analysis manager
- Performance programs manager
- Player pathway coordinator
- Event/program coordinator
- Club and league support officer
- Female and inclusion officer
- Data analyst
- Technical director
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- New South Wales
- Sydney
- Olympic Park
- Sydney
Duration Study Load
- 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Delivery
This course is designed to be flexible and can be studied through a combination of on-campus, online, and blended delivery. Four units that are blended (online content with an on-campus intensive component delivered over a weekend).
Entry Requirements
The good news, our courses are not ATAR-dependent. Instead, you can be considered for admission via one of the following criteria.
- A minimum NSW HSC (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent meeting required standards in relevant subjects.
- Performance in relevant year 11 results for early entry pending release of HSC results.
- An Associate Diploma, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Tertiary Preparation Certificate from a TAFE or other recognised VET provider qualification.
- A completed Certificate IV from a TAFE or other recognised VET provider qualification plus completed year 11 or an equivalent.
- One year of full-time or an equivalent study in a degree course at a recognised higher education institute in Australia or an equivalent.
- Satisfaction of entry requirements specified under formal articulation arrangements as determined by the ACPE Academic Board.
- Completion of a Big Picture Education Portfolio at a Big Picture School, supported by a recommendation from the school principal.
- A recognised overseas qualification with demonstrated proficiency in English.
- Demonstration to the CEO or the Dean’s satisfaction of good selection prospects as a student (for example, relevant work experience and motivation to study), and ineligibility to compete for admission based on the above academic achievement criteria.
Alternate entry
ACPE offers a range of alternative entry pathways to help you enter a degree. If you are looking to turn your passion for football into a career, an industry-recognised qualification from ACPE will give you the foundation you need.
Compulsory requirements
- All applicants must meet minimum computer literacy standards as determined by ACPE and have unrestricted access to the internet and a personal email account.
- Domestic applicants must be 18 years of age or turn 18 within their first semester of study. International applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements for their chosen course of study.
- For courses that involve work-integrated learning where you may deal with children (i.e. under 18 years of age), applicants require a valid “Working with Children Check” which needs to be supplied to ACPE before you commence your course.
While a qualification can accepted for admission into a diploma, associate degree or bachelor’s degree study, a higher performance standard is required for bachelor’s degree entry. Applicants who don’t meet the required standard can pursue associate degree or diploma study. Upon successful completing the diploma or associate degree study, you can articulate into the bachelor’s degree and apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Recognition Of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning acknowledges the skills and knowledge that students will bring to their studies at ACPE through previous education or employment experience.
ACPE will assess prior learning to grant credit towards an award, provided the prior learning is current and relevant to the learning outcomes of the award. The assessment for admission and/or credit transfer must be evidence-based, equitable, and academically defensible (TEQSA Threshold Standards).
ACPE may, at its discretion, set additional requirements for the recognition of prior learning, including testing, interviews, and portfolio submission.
Professional Recognition
- AIS Community Coaching Essential Skills Course
- Coaching Course (e.g. NRL Community Coach, FA Mini Roos Coaching)
- Football Officiating Course
The final year of the course has been designed so it can be studied while completing a domestic or international placement. Terms and conditions apply.
Alternate Entry
ACPE offers a range of alternative entry pathways to help you enter a degree. If you are looking to turn your passion for football into a career, an industry-recognised qualification from ACPE will give you the foundation you need.
About Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE)
Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is Australia's leading sport education provider that is renowned for its specialist accredited degree and diploma programs.
Since our story began in 1917, many students have become respected and admired sport professionals. ACPE’s work-ready experience placements, unit delivery with industry experts, Elite Athlete Program, and Scholarships are just some of the ways we help students reach their fullest potential and achieve a sustainable long-term career.
We outshine our competitors based on the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey, which is run by the Government. This is important because it tells you what our current students have said about their experiences at ACPE.
Compared to other universities and education providers, ACPE is rated in the top 15 for the overall quality of the student experience in 2021. We achieved a 94.4% rating for teaching quality, 88.5% for the quality of the overall student experience, and 92.9% for student support - significantly ahead - making ACPE the leading provider of sport, health, and dance courses in Australia.
Located at Sydney Olympic Park, we are surrounded by sport organisations and industry partners presenting opportunities at our doorstep. We are FEE-HELP approved and not ATAR dependent. Turn your passion for sport into a career. Why go anywhere else?
ACPE CRICOS provider code (01822J)
