Fees and Finance

You will be responsible for covering your tuition fees, which can be financed through a student loan. In addition to tuition, you’ll also need to budget for accommodation and daily living expenses. These costs may include rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, and other personal expenses, all of which are important to consider when planning your financial needs as a student living independently.

The below outlines undergraduate tuition fees for UK and International students studying at UCFB in September 2025:

• UK Tuition Fees: £9,535 per year
• International Tuition Fees: £16,450 per year

The below outlines undergraduate tuition fees for UK and International students studying BA (Hons) Football Coaching Distance with Attendance in January 2025:

• UK Tuition Fees: £9,250 per year
• International Tuition Fees: £16,450 per year

Please note, undergraduate tuition fees for UK students are regulated by the UK government.

For further information on our tuition fees, email fees@ucfb.com or call our Student Recruitment & Admissions Office on 03330605114.

You can begin your application for a student loan through Student Finance England by visiting their website at www.gov.uk/student-finance. There’s no need to wait until you’ve received an offer from us to apply for financial assistance. By starting your application early, you can get ahead of the process and ensure that your funding is in place well before your course begins.

To find UCFB courses on the Student Finance Portal, follow the instructions below:

Select University of East London (University of East London award UCFB degrees).

Search for the full course title – choose the correct course and campus you wish to study at.

International students are not eligible to apply for a loan through Student Finance England.

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We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your finances are in place for the new academic year.

You will need your Student Finance confirmation notification letter to fully enrol or your enrolment could be delayed.

The later you apply for your finance, the more likely it is that you may not get all the funding you are entitled to when your first term starts.

The quickest and easiest way for you to apply is through your online account at the various Student Finance regions SFE (England), SFW (wales), SFNI (Northern Ireland) and SAAS (Scotland) online application pages.

Different rules apply to students from Gibraltar, Isle of Man and The Channel Islands. Contact your respective education departments in those areas.

If you are not yet sure of the course you will be doing, you should still apply for finance using the details of the course you are most likely to attend, and if this changes, you can come back and update your finance application.

You will need your National Insurance number and in-date UK passport details, as well as your bank account details.

Full-time students have to pay back any loans plus interest once you complete your course and start earning more than £25,000 a year. You don’t have to repay any grant or bursaries.

For more information, visit www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan/what-you-pay.

Eligible UK students can apply for a Maintenance Loan which can support the cost of your accommodation, rent and other living costs during your studies with us. This is provided by Student Finance England.

For more information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance/new-fulltime-students.

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As a general guide, the maximum maintenance loans are:

Living and studying in London away from parental home: £13,022

Living and studying in London at parental home: £8,400

Living and studying outside London: £9,978

The minimum maintenance loan available is: £3,516

These calculations are based on a parental income of £25,000 per annum or less. Once the parental household income goes above £25,000 the maintenance loan entitlement reduces.

External Guides

Student Finance Quick Start Guide

Student Finance Calculator

Late Student Finance Applications and Clearing

Download the Student Finance Guide for new full-time students

Download the Student Finance Guide for new full-time EU students studying in England

At UCFB, we believe in making education accessible to everyone, regardless of background. That’s why we offer a range of Scholarships and Bursaries designed to support students like you on your journey to a degree in the world of football and sports industries.

We have options to help ease the cost of tuition, get ahead of the game with opportunities, and level the playing field in access to higher education. Explore our opportunities and see how UCFB can support your ambitions, so you can focus on achieving your career goals.

UCFB fully supports students who are looking to self-fund their journey with us.

To self-fund your degree with us, follow the instructions below:

• All fees to be paid directly to our degree awarding provider: The University of East London.
• Submit proof of any sponsorship by an employer or other sponsorship scheme.
• Accept a payment plan option of 3 instalments (Start of each term Sept, Jan, April) or;
  • Accept a payment plan of 5 monthly instalments (Sept through to Jan).
• Make the first payment when enrolling.
• Pay fees in full if you wish.
• International students will be given the relevant link to pay by bank transfer.

If you have questions about payment, payment deadlines and instalment agreements, please contact: Income and Credit Control Office Finance Department, Telephone: +44(0)20 8223 7333 Email: creditcontrol@uel.ac.uk Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

For our degree awarding provider University of East London advice pages, please click here.

At UCFB, we understand that managing fees and finances is an important part of planning for your studies. That’s why we offer personalised support and advice to help you explore your options.

Whether you’re looking into student loans, scholarships, or payment plans, our dedicated team is here to guide you through every step. We’re committed to helping you make informed decisions and ensure that your financial concerns don’t stand in the way of your education.

For general finance advice at UCFB, contact our Student Finance team on 0203 780 3774 (Wembley) or 0161 383 1842 (Manchester) or email us at fees@ucfb.com.

Applications must always be done through the UCAS website. For 2025 entry, before you can apply, you will need to pay UCAS £28.50 for up to 5 choices.

Free school meals application fee waiver: For the 2025 cycle, if you have been in receipt of free school meals at some point during the last six years (during your secondary education) up until the end of your final year, you will be eligible to have your application fee waived. Find out more.

The below outlines postgraduate tuition fees (Full-Time) for UK and International students studying at UCFB in January 2025.

• UK Tuition Fees: £11,950
• International Tuition Fees: £17,950

For postgraduate (Part-Time) courses, the annual tuition fees vary depending on the course, please visit the individual course page fee section to find out more.

For further information on our tuition fees, email fees@ucfb.com or call our Student Recruitment & Admissions Office on 03330605114.

The below outlines postgraduate tuition fees (Full-Time) for UK and International students studying at UCFB in September 2025:

• UK Tuition Fees: £12,250
• International Tuition Fees: £18,450

For postgraduate (Part-Time) courses, the annual tuition fees vary depending on the course, please visit the individual course page fee section to find out more.

The below outlines the postgraduate tuition fees for UK and International students studying MSc Sports Directorship (Full-Time) at UCFB in 2025/2026:

• UK Tuition Fees: £18,500
• International Tuition Fees: £22,500

The below outlines the postgraduate tuition fees for UK and International students studying MSc Sports Directorship (Part-Time) at UCFB in 2025/2026:

• UK Tuition Fees: £9,250 per year
• International Tuition Fees: £11,250 per year

For further information on our tuition fees, email fees@ucfb.com or call our Student Recruitment & Admissions Office on 03330605114.

If your postgraduate course starts on or after 1st August 2024, you can get up to £12,471.00 maintenance loan only for a full-time course. For part-time courses spread the cost over the length of the course. (ie -: £12,471.00 @ 2 = £6,235.50 a year)

To make sure the loan is in place for your first term, you need to apply as soon as the forms are available, normally in May/June at www.gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study.

To start your application, please click here or click here to set up a new account.

Funding for Master’s loans is different if you normally live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Moving somewhere to study doesn’t count as normally living there, so please check with you local awarding authority (SAAS, Student Finance Wales or Student Finance NI) to see if you would be eligible.

You have to repay your Postgraduate Loan at the same time as any other student loans you have. You’ll be charged interest from the day you get the first payment.

You can also get extra support if you have a disability. To check your eligibility, please follow this link.

For more information on Postgraduate loans, please email fees@ucfb.com.

Lendwise is a specialist loan provider dedicated to education finance for UK residents who are looking to fund their Postgraduate studies and executive education at leading UK educational institutions.

Students who are approved for a Lendwise loan will have access to a grace period that allows for repayment to start after graduation. The interest rate offered will depend on the overall applicant profile and the application process is entirely online.

Lendwise loans are open to students on any UCFB Postgraduate degree or executive education course. These can be used to cover tuition fees and/or living costs.

Please contact Lendwise directly to apply.

UCFB fully supports students who are looking to self-fund their journey with us.

To self-fund your degree with us, follow the instructions below:

• All fees to be paid directly to our degree awarding provider: The University of East London.
• Submit proof of any sponsorship by an employer or other sponsorship scheme.
• Accept a payment plan option of 3 instalments (Start of each term Sept, Jan, April) or;
  • Accept a payment plan of 5 monthly instalments (Sept through to Jan).
• Make the first payment when enrolling.
• Pay fees in full if you wish.
• International students will be given the relevant link to pay by bank transfer.

If you have questions about payment, payment deadlines and instalment agreements, please contact: Income and Credit Control Office Finance Department, Telephone: +44(0)20 8223 7333 Email: creditcontrol@uel.ac.uk Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

For our degree awarding provider University of East London advice pages, please click here.

UCFB is proud to offer an extensive suite of scholarships to support outstanding students as they embark on their postgraduate study.

From scholarships to aid our elite athletes, to attracting aspiring sports leaders, and scholarships which support inclusivity and diversity within the sporting industry, our scholarships are there to support students who want to make a meaningful difference to the future of the sporting world.

Find out more about our Postgraduate Scholarships.

We understand that finance is likely to be one of your key considerations in choosing to study for a postgraduate qualification. Our team is here to support you as you embark on your journey.

For general finance advice at UCFB, contact our Student Finance team on 0203 780 3774 (Wembley) or 0161 383 1842 (Manchester) or email us at fees@ucfb.com.

In common with universities throughout the UK, the level of tuition fee for which a UCFB student is charged is based on their “fee status”.

Students are classified as either having a “Home / UK” or an “International” fee status and the tuition fee you will be charged will depend on:

• Your Nationality
• Your immigration Status in the UK
• Where you have been resident for the three years prior to the start of your chosen programme and what you have been doing during that time

The Admissions Team at UCFB will make an assessment of your status in line with UK regulations and guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA). You can find the regulations and guidance here.

If we require further information from you to determine your fee status, we will send you a UEL Fee Assessment Form for you to complete and return to us. We may ask for supporting evidence:

• The right of permanent residence in the UK/EU. Examples of documents you will need to provide include a copy of the relevant pages of your passport (pages confirming name and nationality) and any other supporting documentation that shows your right to remain in the UK.
• Residence in the UK for the three years immediately prior to the start of the course and not for the purpose of full-time education. Examples of documents you will need to provide include three years of utility bills and payslips (for a single month from each of the three years preceding the start of your course).

Please be aware that applicants who hold Pre-Settled or Settled status will qualify for home fees but you will be required to submit evidence of your status.

Please note that if you are assessed as an International student for fee purposes, you will need to evidence a valid visa to study in the UK.

If you have any questions or queries about your fee status please contact admissions@ucfb.com.

UCFB Alumni Discount

UCFB students and alumni receive a 15% tuition fee discount on all UCFB Postgraduate Degree courses.

UCFB Business Partner Discount

We’re pleased to offer UCFB business partners 15% tuition fee discount on all Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses.

For general finance advice at UCFB, contact our Student Finance team on 0203 780 3774 (Wembley) or 0161 383 1842 (Manchester) or email us at fees@ucfb.com.

For students from England
www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance
0300 100 0607

For students from Wales
www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
0300 200 4050

For students from Scotland
www.saas.gov.uk
0300 555 0505

For students from Northern Ireland
www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
0300 100 0077

For students from other EU countries
www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance
Telephone: 0141 243 3570
From outside the UK: +44 (0)141 243 3570

For information and advice on income tax
www.hmrc.gov.uk/incometax

For information and advice on tax credits
www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits

For information and advice on benefits
www.dwp.gov.uk

For information and advice on your TV licence 
www.tv-l.co.uk

For useful student finance tools and resources
https://www.savethestudent.org/tools