The Live Virtual Open Day is a great opportunity to get more information or answers to your questions regarding studying at UCFB.
One of the most important parts of a UCFB Open Day is learning more about our degree programmes. Our Academic Team have recorded their usual Open Day presentations so you can learn more about the modules, assessment methods, work experience and career pathways for your chosen degree programme.
Throughout the afternoon there will be live sessions with our Academic Team and current students giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about UCFB life.
We'll also have team members available to talk to you live about anything from Accommodation to Student Finance and Admissions to the Students' Union.
A programme for the event can be found below;
- 6.00pm - 6.30pm LIVE: Watch the Open Day welcome
- 6.30pm - 8.00pm LIVE: Chat to a UCFB student ambassador
- 6.30pm - 8.00pm LIVE: Chat to a member of our academic team
- 6.30pm - 8.00pm LIVE: Chat to learn more about the UCFB experience
- 7.00pm - 7.30pm LIVE: Student Finance Session
- ON DEMAND: Discover our degrees (video content)
- ON DEMAND: Take a virtual tour of our facilities (virtual tour)
Learn more about the UCFB experience
If you would like to learn more about your student support services, we have put together a series of short videos which you can watch below.
These videos are everything you need to know about each subject area! If you still have any questions though our team members are available now to chat to live.
UCFB has partnered with Unite Students at both the Wembley and Etihad campus to ensure students have access to comfortable and secure accommodation close to both campuses.
Arch View House at First Way, Wembley and Mill Point, Manchester, are available for students studying at UCFB in 2021/2022.
Accommodation for 2021/22 is now open! To find out more or to book your place please click here.
At UCFB we are dedicated to maximising the career opportunities of all of our students. In addition to your degree, you will have opportunities to gain industry-relevant work experience, hear from inspirational guest speakers and network with industry professionals around the world.
The Student Services Team is here to support you across a wide range of areas throughout your studies at UCFB, offering personal and academic support.
Paying your way through higher education can often be a daunting experience for applicants. However, many options are available to applicants and students and paying for your degree is often not as difficult as it seems.
Download our Student Finance Open Day handout here
Means-tested bursaries are intended to assist undergraduate applicants who genuinely require financial assistance with the cost of studying. Means-tested bursaries are available for students at UCFB Wembley and UCFB Etihad Campus.
A large number of scholarships are also available recognising a variety of achievements such as outstanding female applicants, aspiring media personnel and elite athletes.
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- 7.00pm - 7.30pm - Business
- 7.30pm - 8.00pm - Media
- 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Football Business & Finance, Football Business & Marketing & International Football Business
- 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Stadium & Events Management
- 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Sports Business & Sports Law
- 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Sports Management
- 7.00pm - 8.00pm - Football Business & Media, Multimedia Sports Journalism & Sports Business & Sports Broadcasting
- 7.00pm - 8.00pm - Football Coaching & Management, Sports Business & Coaching, Football Coaching & Talent Development
- 7.00pm - 8.00pm - Physical Education
Our degrees
Learning more about our degree programmes is one of the most important parts of the UCFB Open Day. Our Academic Team have recorded their Open Day presentations so you can learn more about the modules, assessment methods, work experience and career pathways for your chosen degree programme.
As a reminder, the University of East London (UEL) will be the new validating partner for all UCFB degrees, beginning with our 2021 student intake.
Together with the University of East London, we are taking the opportunity to review and reinvigorate our curriculum. You can find our proposed modules on the degree page. Simply select the degree and navigate to the modules section.
Please note, these modules are planned for delivery on the programme beginning in September 2021, but are still to be confirmed at a validation event beforehand. We will email all applicants to confirm these modules as soon as we have received final approval ahead of the course starting in September 2021.
This degree will give you a firm understanding as to how finance affects organisational performance at all levels, with modules that cover the fundamentals of accounting and financial management in a football business context. Discover more
Wembley
Football is a multi-billion-pound global industry. With its revenue driven by the marketing of its products and services, competition amongst brands is fierce and qualified professionals are in high demand. On this degree you will gain an understanding of football business and be introduced to concepts such as business models, management, business planning and return on investment by our expert academics. Discover more
Wembley
Etihad
On this programme you will explore facets of media communications and develop understanding of the relationships between industry stakeholders. You will also gain contextual insight into how public relations and journalism relate to the business of sport. Discover more.
Wembley
Etihad
This programme allows students to learn how to spot and develop talent, as well as lead with authority. You will engage with, and gain an understanding across, areas such as community coaching, academy coaching, semi-professional, professional and overseas coaching. Discover more.
Etihad
This programme reflects the needs of the football industry by understanding strategies used around the world, relating theory to practice, and gives students the knowledge and skills to work in youth development departments at clubs domestically and overseas. Identifying and developing talent is an imperative facet of the modern game, with more and more clubs vying for the stars of tomorrow as transfer fees continue to break records. Discover more.
Etihad
This programme is designed for aspiring football coaches who wish to further their knowledge and understanding of working in football coaching settings. Discover more.
The globalisation of football has been swift. Growing markets in the likes of Asia and the Americas mean an understanding of the sport in an international context opens many career paths in football business. You will study the key drivers which fuel this rapid growth, including the nature of ‘fandom’, the development of the international football and sports industries and the implications of cultural differences linked to commercial deals. An understanding of how to bid for international events will also form part of this degree programme. Discover more.
Wembley
On this degree programme, students will learn a range of digital and social media skills which enable sports journalists to tell stories across a range of platforms to reach a global audience. Discover more.
Wembley
Etihad
This programme combines the complex practical and theoretical demands of the subject and provides guidance in allowing you to become an effective leader and educator. Discover more.
Wembley
Etihad
This programme is ideal for those looking for experience and understanding of the world of business and sport and to develop as a manager. It provides a unique learning experience and the opportunity to live, learn and develop within the live operations of a professional sports environment by our UEFA qualified coaches, some of whom have previously coached at the academies of leading Premier League clubs. Discover more.
Wembley
Etihad
Ideal for those seeking to work in the fast-growing, exciting sports broadcasting industry, this degree is designed for those aspiring for a career either in front of or behind the camera. Learning from UCFB’s experienced practitioners, this course will help you understand practices both on the field and in the studio. Discover more.
Wembley
This degree links the commercial and legal aspects of sports business, through varied learning such as field trips to the likes of the Supreme Court and workshop masterclasses with sports law specialists. Discover more.
Wembley
Sport is one of the few businesses that is truly global. In every country and on every continent it is played with passion and managed with professionalism. It’s now more important than ever to have a worldwide view of the sports industry and its mechanisms, as well as a sound understanding of its legalities and how to interact with fans and customers.
On this degree programme, you will cover core topics such as event planning and event design, as well as the key event components of marketing, finance and event legislation. This programme provides the unique opportunity to study the intricacies of stadium and events management within a world-class sport and entertainment venue. Discover more.
Wembley
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