Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance)

ACPE’s Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance) is Australia’s first football degree! A unique and specialised degree that equips you with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to prepare for a diverse range of careers in the football industry.

The degree explores a range of football codes (e.g. soccer, rugby league, rugby union, AFL, rugby 7s, wheelchair rugby, futsal, and touch football) where 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 Duration

• 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Intake dates

• 4 August 2025 (Semester 2 2025)
• 2 March 2026 (Semester 1 2026)

Delivery mode

This course is available in the following study modes:

Entry Requirements

Course fees

FEE-HELP Available
Eligible students can access FEE-HELP, a government loan program that lets you pay back your tuition fee.

Flexible Payment Plans
Spread the cost of your course with manageable instalments throughout the semester.

Upfront Payment
Prefer to pay your fees in full at the start? That option is available too.

Related career opportunities

This course will prepare you for the following roles.

About Australian College of Physical Education

If you’re looking to launch or further your career in sports or a related profession, ACPE is the place for you. ACPE is Australia’s leading provider of specialist undergraduate degrees in the related disciplines of sport, dance, health, business, and physical education. As an independent tertiary institution located in the centre of Sydney’s internationally renowned Olympic Park precinct, ACPE attracts individuals from Australia and across the globe.