Steve McClaren has enrolled at Manchester Metropolitan University while he ponders his next move in football.
The 55-year-old former England manager was sacked as Newcastle boss in March and is now preparing for the possibility of running his own club in the future.
He is studying Sporting Directorship in order to gain a Masters degree from the two-year, part time degree.
But, McClaren explained, a move upstairs will not come before another crack at management.