Sport and Youth Leadership, BSc (Hons)

Sport uniquely engages children, inspiring change and uniting communities. This degree, developed by uniting Manchester Met's academic expertise with Manchester United Foundation's experience, equips you to harness this power. Blending classroom teaching and work-based learning—including regular Foundation placements—you'll address inequality, explore behaviour psychology, and master sporting practice, emerging as an inspirational coach, mentor, and community champion. Graduates gain tailored skills for careers in sport development, youth leadership, or community coaching, empowering children through football to unlock potential, enhance wellbeing, and secure brighter futures.Key features include collaboration between Manchester Met's Institute of Sport and the Foundation; extensive placements, volunteering, and part-time work; insights from leading Sport, Exercise Science, Health, and Education experts; training in a £26 million facility; professional coaching qualifications; Old Trafford sessions; and the Foundation's reach to over 20,000 youth annually. Scholarships for 2026 entry offer two full tuition waivers plus £1,500 annual bursaries. Find out more.