Business with a Foundation Year for Elite Athletes

General Entry Requirements:

• EU Home Students: You are expected to achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A -C) including Maths and English Language.
• International Overseas Students (outside the EU): You are required to achieve a GCSE equivalent qualification in English Language at grade 9-4 (A -C).

General Requirements for All Applicants:

• You must be actively engaged in your sport at a very high level – comparable to Junior International or higher (or expecting to be at that level within the next 12 months).
• We will generally define ‘elite athlete level’ as competing at junior international level or higher, or expecting to do so within the next 12 months.
• Applicants are treated on a case-by-case basis and are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application and their sporting achievements.
An interview may be required in exceptional cases.

UK Qualifications:

• If you are offering standard A Level qualifications, we will typically require BBC as the minimum condition for entry.
• If you are offering BTEC qualifications, the typical entry requirement will be a DDM in a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.
• If you are offering the IB Diploma, we will typically require a score of 30 points overall.

4. International Qualifications:

• For students with qualifications from outside the UK, we accept a range of international qualifications.

English Language Requirements:

• If English is not your native language, you are required to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in English.
• The University accepts a range of English language qualifications, including IELTS, TOEFL, and Pearson PTE Academic.
The minimum score required is typically 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.

Additional Subjects:

• Where relevant, we may require you to achieve a GCSE or equivalent qualification in a foreign language.
• If you are hoping to progress onto a specific undergraduate degree course after completing the foundation year, you may be required to achieve a specific grade in a relevant subject.
Specific course requirements will be outlined in the undergraduate prospectus.

Additional Guidance:

• Applications from students who possess the potential to meet the general entry requirements and have a track record of success at a high level in their sport are particularly encouraged.
• We consider all applications on a case-by-case basis and may make an offer based on your individual circumstances.

Application Process:

• Applications should be submitted through the University of Central Application System (UCAS).
• Please ensure that you meet the application deadline, which is typically in January for the following academic year.

Entry Requirements Summary:

| Category | Qualification | Typical Entry Requirement | Additional Notes |

|---|---|---|---| | UK Qualifications | A Levels | BBC | | | | BTEC | DDM in a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma | | | | IB Diploma | 30 points overall | | | English Language | IELTS, TOEFL, or Pearson PTE Academic | 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component | | | Additional Subjects | GCSE or equivalent in a foreign language (if relevant) | Specific grade in a relevant subject (if required for progression onto a specific undergraduate degree course) | |