Academic success will remain the primary objective for learners on the course, using industry-based learning opportunities to discover potential careers. The course will also allow learners to develop and continue their football journey with time dedicated to training, matches and education of the game.

The new partnership will also see the launch of Birmingham City’s football performance programme, which will provide a professional environment for the strongest players to continue their football development.

This includes three training sessions weekly, two strength and conditioning sessions, daily access to sports therapy and physiotherapy teams and pre and post-match analysis sessions.

The programme will also be an opportunity for players to play in regular showcase games against professional clubs. Based out of Birmingham City FC’s Wast Hills Trillion Trophy training ground, performance players will have regular access to the cutting-edge gym and Human Performance Centre and Laboratory at University College Birmingham’s new £44m Moss House campus.

“The idea behind the partnership is to offer an academic and footballing pathway to meet all of our learners’ needs,” added Matt. “It is a holistic and complete approach for anyone wanting a career in the sport industry.”

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