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)
ISEII, ISEIII, ISEIV with a pass in each component
Our entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Minimum year 2
A Level
BBB
You must also be employed by a company in Northern Ireland.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you do not hold the above qualifications or awards but have relevant work experience you may be able to enter this programme. This application will be considered on an individual basis, taking into consideration previous study and experience. You will be asked to provide a personal statement. Your employer reference must also detail your responsibilities and outline why they would be relevant to supporting your entry to the programme.
This degree programme – the first of its kind in Scotland - has been designed in collaboration with the Scottish Football Association to provide an holistic view of coaching within a football setting, using evidence based knowledge and learning to support the UEFA awards embedded into each year of the degree. At all times considering reality-based learning.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be a degree qualified coach in the many different facets of football, whilst also graduating with the UEFA C, Scottish FA Children’s Licence, UEFA B and UEFA Youth B licence diplomas. In your 4th year of study, you will be able to specialise by carrying out a relevant piece of research and where appropriate, start working towards your UEFA A Licence, UEFA Elite Youth A Licence, UEFA Goalkeeping A, or Scottish FA Advanced Children’s Licence as an integral part of the Work-Based Learning module.
In addition, upon successful completion of the modules relating to Performance Analysis and appropriate experience within a performance analysis role, you will be eligible for accreditation to the International Society for Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS) at levels 1 and 2 (membership fee payable to ISPAS by individuals).
You will be supported to find suitable voluntary work place experiences throughout your degree aligned to your stage of development through our own contacts and those of the Scottish FA. These will enable you to further develop your skills on and off the pitch, gaining valuable insight into the working practices of clubs at different levels of football from grassroots to professional.
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Year 1
Fundamentals of Sport Science and Coaching
Introduction to Research Methods in Football
Coaching Children (Scottish FA Children’s Licence)
Coach Education 1 (UEFA C Licence)
Psychology in Football
Anatomy and Physiology for Football
Year 2
Coach Education 2 (40 credits) (UEFA B Licence)
Introduction to Performance Analysis
Applied Football Physiology
Player Welfare
Leadership and Management in Football
Year 3
Coach Education 3 (40 credits) (UEFA B Youth Licence)
Physiology for the Developing Athlete
Performance Psychology
Research Methods in Football Coaching
Performance Analysis in Football
Year 4
Sport Science in Football
Performance Development and Expertise
Advanced Performance Analysis
Work-based Learning in Football (60 credits)
Career opportunities include:
Head Coach
Active Communities Officer
Recruitment and Scouting Analyst
Graduate Assistant Football Specialist
Youth Development Sport Scientist
Academy Coach
Player and Coach Development Manager
Football and Sports Development Coach
Football Analyst
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
