PFSA Partnership
Take your skills up a league with the Global Institute of Sport
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We’re proud to partner with the PFSA, a leading organisation in football scouting and analysis. This collaboration opens up new opportunities for GIS students around the world, offering access to specialist training and industry-recognised pathways. By combining our global network with PFSA’s expertise, we’re creating a platform where students can gain both academic knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare for a career in football.
As part of this ongoing partnership, PFSA users who complete qualifications Level 1, 2, and 3 in Performance Analysis will be entitled to a 15% tuition fee discount on GIS programme; MSc Performance Analysis in Football. This exclusive discount will be shared with PFSA’s database and made available on a continuing basis for those who complete the relevant qualifications.
This partnership reflects our shared commitment to building a global sports education community, and we’re excited to work together to deliver even more value to our learners.
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) are thrilled to partner with The Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA). GIS offers cutting-edge Master’s degree programs in football and sports, available online and backed by a global network of industry leaders and top stadium venues in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and Belgium.
GIS is dedicated to providing exceptional Master’s degree programmes that focus on the strategic, operational, and business elements of sports. Through its innovative qualifications, GIS opens pathways into the vibrant sports industry, enabling professionals to elevate their careers in this global multi-billion-dollar field.
Omar Elzahaby
The PFSA courses gave me a clear understanding of what’s expected from a scout or analyst, which really boosted my confidence and skills. The live scouting opportunities and chance to network with professionals have been invaluable. I’d highly recommend the courses for their unique assessments and practical learning. I’m now working as a football scout and analyst with the GIS team at Mount Pleasant FC.
Mount Pleasant FC
Football Scout and Analyst Company
Ashley March
PFSAÂ Level 3 in Performance Analysis allowed me to fine tune the skills I had previously developed in scouting, recruitment & analysis within a professional football club. The course gave me in job scenarios I continue to refer back too when in my current role, allowing my confidence, desire & tenacity to grow further aiding my development & future career prospects.
Exeter City FC
First Team Scout
Dominic Gibson
The PFSA courses were brilliant in laying a solid foundation for my degree and introducing key concepts like live coding, the FA Four Corner Model, interdisciplinary approaches, and player metrics. They really boosted my confidence as I transitioned into the football industry, despite not having prior experience. I now apply much of what I learned in my daily work as a Performance Analyst across three teams. I’d definitely recommend the courses — they’re informative, practical, and directly applicable to real-world analysis and scouting
Mount Pleasant FC
Scout and Performance Analyst
James Pugh
The PFSA course helped me gain a deeper understanding of the analyst and scouting roles, including how they collaborate with other departments and what a typical week involves. It really boosted my confidence and motivated me to seek further experience to apply my skills. I’d definitely recommend it — it’s accessible, easy to follow, and engaging from start to finish.
Mount Pleasant FC
Recruitment and Opposition Analyst
Sheldon Seales
Completing the PFSA Level 3 Performance Analysis in Football course provided me with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that complement and reinforce my master’s degree in Football Coaching and Analysis at GIS. It enhanced my understanding of how performance analysts support other disciplines in elite football and gave me confidence through real-life case studies and practical tasks, such as analysing KPIs and video footage for player selection.
Freelance
Football Performance & Opposition Analyst
Our degrees
The degree options at GIS are delivered either completely online as part of a truly global cohort, on-campus in a stadium environment at GIS Brussels, Sydney and Miami, or in a distance with attendance format that combines online learning with one-week residentials in the sports capitals of London, Miami and Melbourne, taking in the iconic Wembley Stadium, Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium and Melbourne Cricket Ground respectively. This provides the ultimate flexibility for students to further their career ambitions from anywhere in the world and in a timeframe to suit their lifestyle. Â
Students can also choose to study any of our distance programmes whilst training and playing football full-time in Dubai at GIS Dubai Academy in partnership with The Player.Â
Discover global opportunities
Campuses and Global Hubs
On top of being able to study online and on campus in Brussels, each year our global hubs host annual Global Sports Summits, bringing together students, alumni and leading sports industry professionals in some of the most advanced sports and entertainment venues in the world.
Study Mode
Online
Study from anywhere in the world, with flexible learning options to suit your schedule. With GIS, you’ll unlock access to a global network of students, alumni and industry professionals to maximise your opportunities and excel in the most exciting industry in the world.
Campus
Sydney, Australia
Sydney’s brand-new Allianz Stadium and the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), alongside modern teaching facilities in the heart of Sydney’s central business district make up our latest campus in Australia.
Campus
Brussels, Belgium
Located at the iconic Lotto Park, the home of 34-time Belgian football champions RSC Anderlecht, the state-of-the-art GIS Brussels campus offers unparalleled access to world- class facilities and an immersive stadium learning environment right in the heart of Belgium.
Campus
Miami, USA
Inter Miami CF’s 21,000-seater stadium is the home of our first North American campus. With on-campus, online and distance with attendance courses available, our GIS Miami Campus provides a unique learning experience in an iconic destination.
Campus
Melbourne, Australia
If Melbourne is the home of Australian sport, then the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is the heart of it. This iconic venue is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, boasting a capacity of over 100,000.
Campus
London, UK
As the globally renowned ‘home of football,’ Wembley Stadium is an iconic hub of the international sports industry and is at the heart of your Wembley campus.
Academy
Dubai, UAE
Designed for footballers of all levels and aspiring sports industry experts, this initiative offers elite training, state-of-the-art facilities, and specialist academic tuition in Dubai’s year-round sunshine.
Global Hub
Toronto, Canada
Crowned Major League Soccer champions in 2017, Toronto FC are based at Canada’s national soccer stadium, BMO Field, and are owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE).
Live Lab
Jamaica
Get ready to step into the heart of football excellence with the Global Institute of Sport at our very first, innovative ‘Live Lab’ in Jamaica.
Our inspirational alumni
Career Prospects
As a result of the industry-led degree and employment opportunities, 99% of GIS graduates are in employment with 79% working in sport and 97% in highly skilled roles, based on the 2023 Graduate Census. GIS degrees also rank in the top 40 sports programmes by SportsBusiness Postgraduate Rankings, and has the number 3 ranked Sports Management programme in the world.
GIS graduates in full-time employment within 9 months of finishing their course
GIS graduates working in their desired industry of sport
GIS graduates working in highly skilled jobs
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