Football: More Than a Game

Designed for beginners with no prior experience, "Football: More than a Game" explores the social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions of football at both global and local levels. Spanning six modules, the course examines topics including football history and governance, the men's and women's games, FIFA World Cups, club rivalries, international development, diplomacy, and the use of football to address social issues such as homelessness and poverty. It is suitable for anyone curious about football's broader role in society.

The course is delivered entirely online through Coursera by instructor Grant Jarvie, with a recommended pace of approximately ten hours per week over three weeks. Learners complete five assignments and, on finishing the course, earn a shareable certificate that can be added to a LinkedIn profile. The flexible schedule allows participants to study at their own pace, and the course is taught in English with materials available in 21 languages.