Entry Requirements
At FCV International Football Academy, we welcome aspiring footballers from the UK and around the world.
Entry requirements vary depending on your child’s age, academic qualifications and chosen programme. Whether they’re looking to combine football with education or focus on their football development, the information below outlines the requirements for joining FCV.
Parents can explore our Football with Education and Elite Football Programme for further information about the available pathways.
Football with Education
Age
BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport & Coaching
- 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (to include English and Maths) or the equivalent in their own country.
A Levels
- Psychology – GCSE English Language and one science at grade 5.
- Sociology – GCSE English Language at grade 5.
- Mathematics – GCSE Maths at grade 7.
- Business – GCSE Maths at grade 5.
- Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry) – GCSE Maths and Science (Double Science or two ‘traditional’ sciences) at grade 6.
- Law – GCSE English Language at grade 6.
- Computer Science – GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 5.
- Media Studies – GCSE English Language at grade 5.
- Accounting – GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 5 (C)
- Economics – GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 5 (C)
- Politics – GCSE English Language at Grade 5 (C)
- Geography – GCSE Maths at Grade 5 (C)
- Art & Design – GCSE Art or Design at Grade 5 (C)
- Physical Education – GCSE English Language, Maths and double science in Grade 6 (B)
Degrees
- BSC (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Therapy – 112 points UCAS points GCSEs or equivalent in English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
- BSC (Hons) in Sport Management – 96 UCAS points GCSEs or equivalent in English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
- BSC (Hons) in Applied Sport Science – 96 UCAS points GCSEs or equivalent in English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
- BSC (Hons) in Sports Coaching – 96 UCAS points GCSEs or equivalent in English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
- BSC (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning – 96 UCAS points GCSEs or equivalent in English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
- BSC (Hons) in Business and Management – 96 UCAS points GCSE or equivalent English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
- BSC (Hons) in Criminology and Psychology – 112 UCAS points GCSE or equivalent English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
- BSC (Hons) in Sustainable Engineering – 96 UCAS tariff points. CCC at A Level (including Maths or Physics) or MMM in an Engineering related BTEC (including Further Maths). GCSE Maths and English Grade C level 4, GCSE Science/physics or chemistry Grade C or level 4
- BSC (Hons) in Events Management and Marketing – 96 UCAS points. GCSE or equivalent English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
Visa
Football Only & Development Camps
Age
Visa
Questions About Entry Requirements?
If you’re unsure whether your child meets the requirements for a particular programme, our admissions team can help you understand the options available.
You can also explore our application process or read our visa information if your child will be travelling to England from overseas.
