Entry Requirements
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.
Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and 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 1
SQA Higher
Standard Entry Requirement
BBBC including Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology at grade C. Please note SQA Higher PE at grade B will be accepted in lieu of a Science if studied alongside SQA Higher Maths (Minimum Grade C required)
National 5 C in Maths (Applications of Maths and Lifeskills accepted), National 5 C in English & an additional science not studied at Higher including Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
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 Offer Entry Requirements
BCCC including Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology at grade C. Please note SQA Higher PE at grade B will be accepted in lieu of a Science if studied alongside SQA Higher Maths (Minimum grade C required)
National 5 C in Maths (Applications of Maths and Lifeskills accepted), National 5 C in English & an additional science not studied at Higher including Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
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.
You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies
A Level
BCC including Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English & Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or Single Award Science at Grade C 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 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.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Grades H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level including Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Psychology.
Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths, English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
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.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Single Award Science at Grade C 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 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.
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 & Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or Single Award Science at Grade C 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 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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science at minimum grade 5.
4 points in SL Maths (excluding Maths Studies), English & one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
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.
T Level
Grade M
T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English & one Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or Double Award Science at Grades CC also required.
Minimum Year 2
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
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
English language requirements
If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test and our minimum English language requirements will apply.
This may not apply if you have completed all your school qualifications in English. Check our country pages to find out if this applies to you.
International students
We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements by country
Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:
- BN Nursing/MSc Nursing (Pre-registration) (Adult, Mental Health, Child, Learning Disabilities)
- BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery
- All Graduate Apprenticeship courses.
See who can apply for more information on Graduate Apprenticeship courses.
Admissions policies
We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study.
Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures, and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.
Undergraduate admissions policies
Postgraduate admissions policies