SE931 · Level 7 · 3 years · Portfolio course

Sport Coaching and Business Management (Football - Portfolio)

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

700

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About this course

This three-year degree is delivered with the Football Association of Ireland and combines football coaching with business and sport management.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study player development, coach education, strength and conditioning, sport finance and sport media and marketing. Electives include performance analysis and sport psychology. There is a large practical element, with students active in several sessions each week, and a chance to earn UEFA C and B coaching licences.
Placement and abroad
In semester 2 of year 3 you can choose a 10 to 12 week full-time work placement, in Ireland or abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in football, sport and business roles in Ireland and abroad, and may progress to year 4 of the BA (Honours) in Sport Management and Coaching or Management Practice.
Who it suits
Suits students who love football, want to keep training and playing, and want a coaching or sport business career.

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About Sports and related courses

Covers sports science, management, and coaching

Sports degrees involve understanding the science, management, and education of physical activity, sports, and exercise. These programs cover a broad spectrum of topics, including exercise physiology, sports psychology, biomechanics, nutrition, coaching, sports management, and health promotion. E.g. Sports Science, Sports Management, Strength and Conditioning.

Points history

2023700202470020257002026700

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026700Published after the final round
2025 700700700
2024 700700700
2023 700700700

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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