Are you passionate about sports and dreaming of a career in the industry?
The University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) is one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to offering degrees in the subject – and it could be just the right place for you.
Students can choose from a range of specialist areas to study for their undergraduate qualification, including in areas like sports management, marketing and business.
The degrees on offer range from football coaching, physical education, multimedia sports journalism, stadium and events management, sports psychology, and more.
And when it comes to topping up their Bachelor’s degree with a Masters’ level qualification, individuals can study the likes of international sports management, football coaching and analysis, sports directorship, scouting and recruitment in football, as well as other subjects.
To find out more about what the university has to offer, carry on reading below….
Kickstart your career
With campuses located in iconic stadiums like Wembley, as well as central Manchester, UCFB provides incredible facilities for its students in cities renowned for their football culture.
Individuals learn through various teaching methods, including seminars, guest speaker visits, and networking sessions with sports industry professionals.
Some degrees are delivered with a foundation year. This ensures that students have the skills, knowledge, and practices they need to obtain their specialist qualification, helping them land their dream careers once they graduate.
Each course is also delivered by knowledgeable and supportive academics who are embedded in industry, with students having their degree awarded to them by the University of East London when they graduate.
UCFB’s strong ties to the sports industry provide students with fantastic learning opportunities during their course. The university’s partnerships with organisations like The FA, The Premier League, Sky, Kick It Out, and The LMA ensure that its students are well-connected and have numerous work based learning opportunities during their course.
The success rate of UCFB graduates is impressive too, with 93% of students finding full-time employment within six months of leaving the university*.
What’s more, over two-thirds of these graduates secure positions within the football and sports industry*. They work with big industry names such as many of the brands the university partners with, including others like England Rugby, F1, and BBC Sport.
Secure your place
Now is the perfect opportunity to join this dynamic institution. To give yourself a great chance of securing your place for UCFB’s September 2025 intake, apply ahead of the UCAS deadline on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 – why wait?
Individuals can apply now to secure their place at the university and kickstart a career in the sports industry.
And to get a feel for what studying at UCFB is like, prospective students and their families can attend one of the upcoming undergraduate open days on Thursday, January 16, and Wednesday, February 19, at UCFB Wembley, as well as Thursday, January 23, and Wednesday, February 26, at UCFB Manchester.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to transform your passion for sports into a thriving career – apply to UCFB today.
*UCFB internal Graduate Occupations survey undertaken six to nine months after course completion
