What to expect
At Maldon & Tiptree we’re proud to partner with UCS to offer a full-scale degree programme that goes beyond classroom learning. Situated at our academy facilities, this unique pathway combines high-level football development with university-led academic study. Students train, learn and develop within the same environment as our club’s first team, gaining access to coaches, analysts and sport professionals who deliver at the highest level.
What you’ll experience
- A degree in sport coaching and exercise science awarded by UCS Education in partnership with prestigious academic institutions.
- Daily training and performance development in elite facilities: full-sized grass and 4G pitch planned for construction early next summer, specialist classroom settings and full media rooms, and dedicated tuition zones — the same standards used by many pro clubs.
- Pathways designed with employability in mind: from performance analysis, coaching, and sports science to media and management — all under one roof.
- The perfect setting: all of this delivered at Maldon & Tiptree FC’s Academy based on the Essex Riviera, combining community spirit and football ambition in one of the country’s fastest-growing clubs.
Why choose this route at Maldon & Tiptree?
- Stay close to home while accessing a nationally-recognised qualification and industry-leading coaches.
- Immerse yourself in a club environment forging a new future — you’ll join more than just a course; you’ll be part of the club’s next chapter.
- Enjoy a blended model of training and education — designed to fit around your ambitions, whether you’re playing, coaching, or heading into sport media.
- With UCS Education’s national network and Maldon & Tiptree’s increasing profile, you’ll gain standout opportunities that go beyond the standard degree experience.
This degree is awarded by the University of Northampton
Facilities and address
- Fully maintained full-size pitches
- Purpose built learning environments
- Individual player development plans
- Post match tactical analysis sessions led by experienced coaches
- Entry into appropriate leagues and opportunities to play against other pro and semi-pro academies
- All matches filmed using state-of-the-art VEO technology
- Guest speakers and industry links
- Clubhouse and catering facilities
Maldon & Tiptree Football Club
Drewitt-Barlow Stadium
Park Drive
Maldon
Essex
CM9 5JQ
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The UCS course has helped me understand more in-depth about all sides of football, from physiotherapy to coaching. I have been able to understand a broader range of information and have then been able to put it into work when I am coaching, which is something that has been highly successful for me and my team too.
