Football Courses and Degrees

Diploma of Football (Development, Management and Performance)

The Diploma of Football (Development, Management and Performance) is a specialised football training diploma that provides the skills and knowledge applicable to several football codes, including soccer, rugby league, rugby union, AFL, rugby 7s, wheelchair rugby, futsal and touch football. You will learn how these global sports deliver exemplary practice in contexts such as coaching, officiating, community, participation, management skills, and player development and well-being.

Course structure
Split into two semesters, the ACPE Diploma of Football features four units per semester and is designed in collaboration with the football industry. This football training diploma also features real-life case studies and a minimum of 45 hours of placements in relevant football environments.

This course is designed to be flexible and can be studied through a combination of on-campus, online, and blended delivery.

Career opportunities
Upon completion, students can pursue career opportunities as game development managers, referee coordinators, participation officers, football coaches and community program leaders.

Associate Degree of Football (Development, Management and Performance)

The Associate Degree of Football is a specialised football training degree that equips students with skills and experience for an advanced career in the football industry. You’ll learn various football codes and how to deliver exemplary practice in coaching, community and participation, inclusion, management and leadership, sports 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. Work-integrated learning placements are a key aspect of this course, where you will experience a minimum of 110 hours of placements in football environments.

Course structure
This two-year degree is divided into two semesters with a total duration of 12 weeks each. In your first year, students will cover the basics, such as coaching techniques, skill acquisition, sports business and more, before taking a more advanced look at the football industry to understand football tactics, strategies and analytics, leadership management and football science.

This course is designed to be flexible and can be studied through a combination of on-campus, online, and blended delivery.

Career opportunities
Employment opportunities increase for our students undertaking this degree. With career opportunities as academy coaches, performance analysts, competition managers and more, you’ll land your dream position in no time.

Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance)

The Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance) is our unique football training program that provides students with advanced skills and experience that can be applied to several careers in the football industry, no matter if you’re pursuing a career in soccer, rugby league, AFL or more.

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.

Course structure
Our Bachelor of Football is our longest football training program, totalling three years of full-time study and six semesters, each 12 weeks in duration. With the opportunity to add in two electives in your final year, you’ll learn everything there is to know about the football industry.

This course is designed to be flexible and can be studied through a combination of on-campus, online, and blended delivery.

Career opportunities
The ACPE Bachelor of Football can transform you into a sports coach or specialist manager, with career opportunities ranging from technical director to referee, data analyst and head of football.

An added advantage is that you gain these additional certifications while completing your degree:

• AIS Community Coaching Essential Skills Course
• Coaching Course (e.g. NRL Community Coach, FA Mini Roos Coaching)
• Football Officiating Course
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Plus, 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.

About ACPE

ACPE is Australia’s leading provider of degree and diploma courses specialising in sport business, sport coaching, football, health, education, and dance. Our teaching staff are not only qualified, but have gained extensive experience in the industry.

ACPE also has partnerships with various football organisations, giving students the best opportunities for career development. We’ve kept our football training programs highly flexible and allow students to study through a combination of on-campus and online attendance.