Kingston University is teaming up with Fulham FC Foundation for a new summer school.

The course will offer students an insight into the business of professional sport, combining workshops and training days at the club with academic sessions at the university.

Head of short courses at the university’s summer school Kathryn Elliot said: "This new programme will appeal to anyone who has an interest in the business side of football, and will give those taking part an insight into the world of sports away from the pitch.

“This is the latest collaboration between Fulham Football Club Foundation and Kingston University, and we are excited to be working together on such an innovative programme."

Lasting two weeks, the Business of Football course will tackle subjects like the role of sport in society, sports journalism, leadership and management skills and events management.

The two organisations first joined up in 2015, with students using the club to hone skills (for example, journalism students interviewing players) and club staff taking advantage of personal development services at the university.

Nathan Archer, development executive at Fulham FC Foundation, said: “The combination of a prestigious university and London’s oldest football club creates the perfect synergy to provide students with an authentic insight into the business of professional sport.

“The programme will enable participants to develop the fundamental skills required in the sport and business industries."

The course will run from Sunday, July 22.