Course Overview
This degree will enable you to become an evidence-based practitioner. As such, it is taught with a significant emphasis on developing applied skills based on scientific evidence aligned to reality-based learning and specific football workforce needs. As a result, you will become an independent, self-reflective practitioner capable of integrating into relevant employment upon graduation.
General Eligibility
Minimum Year 1
SQA Higher
Standard Entry Requirement
BBBC, including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, or Psychology at grade C. Please note SQA Higher PE at grade B will be accepted instead of a Science if studied alongside SQA Higher Maths (Minimum Grade C required)
National 5 C in Maths (Applications of Maths and Lifeskills accepted), English, and an additional Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
In addition to the above academic requirements, you require the following three football-specific awards before course commencement;
Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Youth/Adult Award (OR the Scottish FA Goalkeeping Award), the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Children Award, and the Scottish FA Children’s Wellbeing Coaching Award. Please note we can consider the FA level 1 as an acceptable equivalent to the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Youth/Adult Award.
Minimum Offer Entry Requirements
BCCC, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology, at grade C. Please note SQA Higher PE at grade B will be accepted instead of a Science if studied alongside SQA Higher Maths (Minimum grade C required)
National 5 C in Maths (Applications of Maths and Lifeskills accepted), English, and an additional Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
In addition to the above academic requirements, you require the following three football-specific awards before course commencement;
Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Youth/Adult Award (OR the Scottish FA Goalkeeping Award), the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Children Award, and the Scottish FA Children’s Wellbeing Coaching Award. Please note we can consider the FA level 1 as an acceptable equivalent to the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Youth/Adult Award.
A Level
BCC, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, or PE.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English, and an additional Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) or Double Award Science at Grades C/4 is also required.
In addition to the above academic requirements, you require the following three football-specific awards before course commencement;
Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Youth/Adult Award (OR the Scottish FA Goalkeeping Award), the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Children Award, and the Scottish FA Children’s Wellbeing Coaching Award. Please note we can consider the FA level 1 as an acceptable equivalent to the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Youth/Adult Award.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Grades H2, H3, H3, and H3 at Higher Levels, including Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Psychology.
Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
In addition to the above academic requirements, you require the following three football-specific awards before course commencement;
Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Youth/Adult Award (OR the Scottish FA Goalkeeping Award), the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Children Award, and the Scottish FA Children’s Wellbeing Coaching Award. Please note we can consider the FA level 1 as an acceptable equivalent to the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Youth/Adult Award.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English & one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Double Award Science at Grades CC/4 also required.
In addition to the above academic requirements, you require the following three football-specific awards before course commencement;
Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Youth/Adult Award (OR the Scottish FA Goalkeeping Award), the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Children Award, and the Scottish FA Children’s Wellbeing Coaching Award. Please note we can consider the FA level 1 as an acceptable equivalent to the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Youth/Adult Award.
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level
Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) in a related subject.
A Level grade C
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English & one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Double Award Science at Grades CC/4 also required.
In addition to the above academic requirements, you require the following three football-specific awards before course commencement;
Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Youth/Adult Award (OR the Scottish FA Goalkeeping Award), the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Children Award, and the Scottish FA Children’s Wellbeing Coaching Award. Please note we can consider the FA level 1 as an acceptable equivalent to the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Youth/Adult Award.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, and 4, including a Science at minimum grade 5.
Four points in SL Maths (excluding Maths Studies), English & one in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
In addition to the above academic requirements, you require the following three football-specific awards before course commencement;
Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Youth/Adult Award (OR the Scottish FA Goalkeeping Award), the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Children Award, and the Scottish FA Children’s Wellbeing Coaching Award. Please note we can consider the FA level 1 as an acceptable equivalent to the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Youth/Adult Award.
T Level
Grade M
T Level must be completed in a Science subject, or Level Science may be required. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English & one Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or Double Award Science at Grades CC also needed.
Minimum Year 2
HNC
Pass in a related subject* with an A in Graded Unit at Level 7
*Sports Coaching with Development of Sport, Sports Coaching, and Development
In addition to the above academic requirements, you require the following football-specific awards before course commencement;
Scottish FA Children’s Licence
UEFA C Licence (or equivalent, such as the Scottish FA C Licence)
Minimum Year 3
HND
Pass in a related subject* with an A in Graded Unit at Level 8
*Sports Coaching with Development of Sport, Sports Coaching, and Development
In addition to the above academic requirements, you require the following football-specific awards before course commencement;
Scottish FA Children’s Licence
UEFA B Licence
Part Time Work Details
20 Hours per week
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL Internet-Based Test
80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing
Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
ISE III, ISE III, & ISE IV with a pass in each component
LanguageCert English language qualification
B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills