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Overview
Explore the world of football (soccer), the money, the rivalries, the trends, the past, the present, the men’s game, the women’s game and the real issues.
Whether you love it, hate it or try to ignore it – join them as they go behind the scenes to examine why football is more than just a game. Learn more at the Football - More than a Game programme offered by The University of Edinburgh.
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What you'll learn
In this course, you will cover:
- Early history, origin and myths about football
- The rise of football, including how to analyse and extrapolate football trends and data.
- A look into some of the top football clubs
- Grass-roots football projects and football finance and wealth
- The FIFA World Cup and The Homeless World Cup.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Football: History, myths and power
The global spectacle of football
Great football clubs, nations and matches that changed the world
The FIFA World Cup - Who are the champions of the world
Football for International Development, Diplomacy and Peace
Football finances, ownership and review
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sport and Exercise Science View 27 other Short Courses in Sport and Exercise Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is an Introductory course therefore no previous knowledge is required.
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fees
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Additional Details
- Cost - Free
Funding
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