Course summary
This is a new programme in collaboration with the Scottish FA, starting in September 2020. The entry requirements for the programme are the same as our current suite of Sport programmes with the additional requirement that you have the following relevant coaching award, Scottish FA Level 1.3 (Coaching in the Game) or equivalent and Scottish FA Children’s Wellbeing Coaching Award. This is a unique programme which has SFA and UEFA coaching awards embedded into the modules. These coaching awards do come at an extra cost, but are subsidised.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C6R5
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Sighthill
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Scottish Higher - BBBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3
T Level - M
In addition to the above academic requirements you require the following three football specific awards prior to course commencement; Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Youth/Adult Award (OR the Scottish FA Goalkeeping Award) AND 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 Scottish FA Level 1.3 Youth/Adult Award. Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements HNC Pass in a related subject* with 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 prior to course commencement; Scottish FA Children’s Licence UEFA C Licence (or equivalent, such as the Scottish FA C Licence) Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements HND Pass in a related subject* with 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 prior to course commencement; Scottish FA Children’s Licence UEFA B Licence
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
In addition to the above academic requirements you require the following football specific awards prior to course commencement; Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Youth/Adult Award (OR the Scottish FA Goalkeeping Award) AND 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 Scottish FA Level 1.3 Youth/Adult Award.
Additional entry requirements
Other
In addition to meeting the academic criteria, applicants will normally be expected to demonstrate in their personal statement that they have relevant coaching experience showing a commitment to a career in this industry. Where applicants do not meet the academic criteria, extensive coaching experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of formal qualifications.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17580 | Year 1 |
| International | £17580 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ