We’re sure you have questions about UCFB and GIS and our events, so we’ve put together some handy FAQs which we think tell you everything you need to know about our events.
However, should you not find your answer then please contact us here or email us at events@ucfb.com where we’ll be more than happy to help.
UCFB Undergraduate Open Days
You need to book your place to attend a UCFB Open Day. To book your place, please click here
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
As well as being able to look around the state-of-the-art facilities you’ll use during your time with us, a number of academic and UCFB staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
They include:
Academic – find out more about your preferred degree programme and who’ll be leading it;
Admissions – our team will be able to explain to you the entry procedure for each degree programme, such as the grades required;
Student Finance – ask questions about student finance, loans and how to fund your degree;
Students’ Union – find out more about the fun and varied activities our SU organise for students each year, including Freshers’ Week;
Athletic Union – a number of sports teams are available to join at UCFB. Just ask what is running and how you can join;
Accommodation – discover our chosen accommodation partners in each city. We’ll have plenty of information at the Open Day; however, you can also plan to visit the accommodation on the day;
Scholarships and Bursaries – we offer a number of initiatives to help fund your studies, find out more about these from our team;
Employability & Career Planning– see how our unique model for learning is put into action. Discover what recent exciting opportunities our current students have been able to access;
Future Students Team – talk to our dedicated team about all aspects of your application to UCFB.
In the event of this open day being cancelled due to a change in government guidelines, we may need to amend the schedule of the day, postpone or cancel the event. Please be aware that this change could happen at short notice, however you will be notified in advance of any such change. UCFB will not be responsible for any costs incurred in your booking, including travel and accommodation.
Subject to availability on the day, the Open Day includes the chance to tour our state-of-the-art learning facilities. The Open Day takes place in our teaching facilities, within the stadium so you’ll have the experience of what it is like to study in our inspiring venues.
There will also be the chance to look around our partner’s halls of residence on the day. Simply visit before or after your chosen Open Day slot to see the types of rooms available, as well as the great living facilities on offer.
Unite Students Arch View House on First Way is our accommodation provider.
Arch View House are offering face to face viewings. To book a face to face viewing please book a slot in advance by clicking on this link.
Please view the virtual tour on YouTube.
If you would like further information, please contact us on +443332417416 or email accommodationwembley@ucfb.com.
Our morning sessions start at 9.30 and our afternoon session start at 2.
Please check your email booking confirmation for which session you booked on to.
Yes, our degree talks are repeated twice.
If you cannot attend any of the Open Day dates currently listed on our website, then don’t worry as we hold Open Days on a regular basis throughout the year. Please keep an eye on our website over the coming months for further dates. Otherwise, if you would like to arrange a one to one visit with one of our Future Students team at either of our campuses, then please contact us.
Meanwhile, why not check out our Open Day Content Hub where you'll be able to find everything from videos with our academics to campus tours. Alternatively, you can attend one of our Webinars or Live Virtual Open Days.
No, you will not need to be there all day. The UCFB Open Days will run at the following times:
Morning session: 9.30am – 1pm
Afternoon session: 2pm – 5.30pm
B2 Club Wembley Reception, Wembley Stadium.
In the event that we need to alter arrival time and/or use a different entrance, we will notify you in advance.
Please find the UCFB Wembley map here.
You will also find the directions to the stadium attached within your confirmation email.
If you are planning on travelling to the Open Day by car, please note Wembley Car Parks are privately owned and therefore parking is offered at an additional charge per hour:
1 hours £2 6 hours £7
2 hours £3 8 hours £11
3 hours £4 12 hours £15
4 hours £5 12-24 hours £26
5 hours £6 Lost Ticket (per day) £26
Please ensure you press the intercom at the Pay Machine or visit the Parking Office in the Red Car Park Level 0 to let the parking staff know you are attending the Open Day, which enables you to receive the above quoted rates.
When you arrive at the Wembley Stadium, please follow signs for the Red or Pink Car Park, for access via the Club Wembley reception.
Please make your way to the Club Wembley main entrance, as shown on the map.
Access from Wembley Park station
As you approach Wembley Stadium along Olympic Way, remain at street level and walk under the pedestrian walkway. Straight in front of you is the Club Wembley main entrance.
Access from Wembley Stadium and Wembley Central stations
From Wembley Central, turn right out of the station and walk down the High Road. Turn left at the triangle, towards Wembley Stadium station. Cross White Horse Bridge and turn left onto Wembley Park Boulevard, and follow the path in front of the London Designer Outlet. Once you reach Wembley Arena on your left, turn right and walk under the pedestrian walk way. The Club Wembley main entrance is at the top of this road.
Access by car
Make your way to the Stadium and follow signs for the Yellow Car Park off Engineers Way. Postcode – HA9 0EG.
Access from the Yellow Car Park
Exit the car park on foot onto Engineers Way. Turn right and walk along the road until you reach the zebra crossing. Cross the road and turn left on Olympic Way. The Club Wembley main entrance is at the top of this road.
Our Undergraduate Open Days are limited to one student and one guest. For more information on additional guests, please contact us at events@ucfb.com.
If you wish to cancel your UCFB Open Day booking or rebook for a new date, please click here to log on using your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
If you can no longer make it on the day, you can amend or cancel your booking here. Please note, you will need your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
The event will give you the opportunity to learn more about our unique degrees taught from within a living environment of the football and sports industry. You will have a chance to meet students and academics, explore our facilities and ask any questions that you have about our degrees. We will also have experts ready to answer questions in the following areas: admissions; student finance; scholarships and bursaries; accommodation; students’ union; athletic union; learning support; student services and employability and careers in sport.
UCFB staff will be on hand throughout the day to make sure you find your way round the stadium and help you follow the schedule of events.
Arch View House are offering face to face viewings.
To book a face to face viewing please book a slot in advance by clicking on this link.
Please view the virtual tour on YouTube.
If you would like further information, please contact us on +443332417416 or email accommodationwembley@ucfb.com.
If you received a confirmation email from us, then your place is booked. However, if you would like to check details of the day, including your arrival time, view or make any amendments to your booking, please click here. Please note, you will need your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
If your guest names have changed, you can update your booking here. Please note, you will need your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
All attendees, including their guests, will be asked to provide a form of ID, for example, a driving licence or passport, during the registration process on the day. Bag checks will also be carried out for security reasons.
Due to there being a limited number of places available on our Open Days we cannot host schools or college visits on these days, however we are more than happy to take school and college visits at other times. If you are interested in bringing students to view either of our campuses, please contact us.
In the event of this Open Day being cancelled or postponed, UCFB/GIS will not be responsible for any costs incurred in your booking, including travel and accommodation.
Please contact events@ucfb.com for further guidance if you cannot find your answer within our FAQ listing.
You need to book your place to attend a UCFB Open Day. To book your place, please click here
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
As well as being able to look around the state-of-the-art facilities you’ll use during your time with us, a number of academic and UCFB staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. They include:
Academic – find out more about your preferred degree programme and who’ll be leading it;
Admissions – our team will be able to explain to you the entry procedure for each degree programme, such as the grades required;
Student Finance – ask questions about student finance, loans and how to fund your degree;
Students’ Union – find out more about the fun and varied activities our SU organise for students each year, including Freshers’ Week;
Athletic Union – a number of sports teams are available to join at UCFB. Just ask what is running and how you can join;
Accommodation – discover our chosen accommodation partners in each city. We’ll have plenty of information at the Open Day; however, you can also plan to visit the accommodation on the day;
Scholarships and Bursaries – we offer a number of initiatives to help fund your studies, find out more about these from our team;
Employability & Career Planning – see how our unique model for learning is put into action. Discover what recent exciting opportunities our current students have been able to access;
Future Students Team – talk to our dedicated team about all aspects of your application to UCFB.
Subject to availability on the day, the Open Day includes the chance to tour our state-of-the-art learning facilities, within the stadium so you'll have the experience of what it is like to study in our inspiring venues.
Unite Students Mill Point, and IQ Students Lambert & Fairfield House are our accommodation provider for 2023. Click here for more information.
Mill Point are offering face to face viewings. To book a face to face viewing please book a slot in advance by clicking on this link.
If you would like further information, please contact us on +443332417416 or email accommodationetihad@ucfb.com
Our morning sessions start at 10 and our afternoon session start at 2.
Please check your email booking confirmation for which session you booked on to.
Yes, our degree talks are repeated two times.
If you cannot attend any of the Open Day dates currently listed on our website, then don’t worry as we hold Open Days on a regular basis throughout the year. Please keep an eye on our website over the coming months for further dates. Otherwise, if you would like to arrange a one to one visit with one of our Future Students team at either of our campuses, then please contact us.
Meanwhile, why not check out our Open Day Content Hub where you'll be able to find everything from videos with our academics to campus tours. Alternatively, you can attend one of our Webinars or Live Virtual Open Days.
No, you will not need to be there all day. The UCFB Open Days will run at the following times:
Morning session: 10am – 1pm
Afternoon session: 2pm – 5.30pm
East Stand Reception, Etihad Stadium.
In the event that we need to alter arrival time and/or use a different entrance, we will notify you in advance.
Please find the UCFB Etihad Campus map here.
You will also find the directions to the stadium attached within your confirmation email.
Please make your way to the East Stand entrance, as shown here.
Access by car:
When you arrive at the Etihad Stadium, please follow signs for the Orange Car Park for access via Gate 3.
Our reception is located at the East Stand entrance (entrance F).
Access by tram:
The Metrolink tram system is also a great way of accessing the Etihad Stadium. Please board the Ashton-under-Lyne route. The journey takes approximately 11 minutes from Piccadilly station and then reception is a short walk from the tram stop.
For more details on this please visit the Metrolink website.
Parking can be provided at Etihad Stadium free of charge. There will be one allocated parking space per student.
When you arrive at the Etihad Stadium, please follow signs for the Orange Car Park for access via Gate 3.
Please find the UCFB Etihad Campus map here.
Parking is free on the day. There is one space allocated per person.
Our Undergraduate Open Days are limited to one student and one additional guest. For more information on additional guests, please contact us at events@ucfb.com.
If you wish to cancel your UCFB Open Day booking or rebook for a new date, please click here to log on using your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
If you can no longer make it on the day, you can amend or cancel your booking here. Please note, you will need your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
The event will give you the opportunity to learn more about our unique degrees taught from within a living environment of the football and sports industry. You will have a chance to meet students and academics, explore our facilities and ask any questions that you have about our degrees. We will also have experts ready to answer questions in the following areas: admissions; student finance; scholarships and bursaries; accommodation; students’ union; athletic union; learning support; student services and employability and careers in sport.
UCFB staff will be on hand throughout the day to make sure you find your way round the stadium and help you follow the schedule of events.
Unite Students Mill Point and IQ Students Lambert & Fairfield House are our accommodation provider for 2023.
Mill Point are offering face to face viewings. To book a face to face viewing please book a slot in advance by clicking on this link.
If you would like further information, please contact us on +443332417416 or email accommodationetihad@ucfb.com
If you received a confirmation email from us, then your place is booked. However, if you would like to check details of the day, including your arrival time, view or make any amendments to your booking, please click here. Please note, you will need your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
If your guest names have changed, you can update your booking here. Please note, you will need your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
All attendees, including their guests, will be asked to provide a form of ID, for example a driving licence, passport or bank card, during the registration process on the day. Bag checks will also be carried out for security reasons.
Due to there being a limited number of places available on our Open Days we cannot host schools or college visits on these days, however we are more than happy to take school and college visits at other times. If you are interested in bringing students to view either of our campuses, please contact us.
In the event of this Open Day being cancelled or postponed, UCFB/GIS will not be responsible for any costs incurred in your booking, including travel and accommodation.
Please contact events@ucfb.com for further guidance if you cannot find your answer within our FAQ listing.
GIS Master's Events
You need to book your place to attend a GIS Master's Open Event. To book your place, please click here
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
Afternoon events start at 2:30pm
Evening events start at 6:00pm
Please check your email confirmation for which event you have booked for.
If you cannot attend any of the dates currently listed on our website, then don’t worry as we hold GIS Master's Open Events on a regular basis throughout the year. Please keep an eye on our website over the coming months for further dates.
Otherwise, if you would like to arrange a one to one visit with one of our Future Students team at either of our campuses, then please contact us.
Meanwhile, why not check out our GIS Masters Content Hub where you'll be able to find everything from videos with our academics to campus tours. Alternatively, you can attend one of our Webinars.
Our Master’s events last for around 2-3 hours.
Please find the UCFB Wembley map here.
You will also find the directions to the stadium attached within your confirmation email.
If you are planning on travelling to the Open Day by car, please note Wembley Car Parks are privately owned and therefore parking is offered at an additional charge per hour:
1 hours £2 6 hours £7
2 hours £3 8 hours £11
3 hours £4 12 hours £15
4 hours £5 12-24 hours £26
5 hours £6 Lost Ticket (per day) £26
Please ensure you press the intercom at the Pay Machine or visit the Parking Office in the Red Car Park Level 0 to let the parking staff know you are attending the Open Day, which enables you to receive the above quoted rates.
When you arrive at the Wembley Stadium, please follow signs for the Red or Pink Car Park, for access via the Club Wembley reception.
Please make your way to the Club Wembley main entrance, as shown on the map.
Access from Wembley Park station:
As you approach Wembley Stadium along Olympic Way, remain at street level and walk under the pedestrian walkway. Straight in front of you is the Club Wembley main entrance.
Access from Wembley Stadium and Wembley Central stations:
From Wembley Central, turn right out of the station and walk down the High Road. Turn left at the triangle, towards Wembley Stadium station. Cross White Horse Bridge and turn left onto Wembley Park Boulevard, and follow the path in front of the London Designer Outlet. Once you reach Wembley Arena on your left, turn right and walk under the pedestrian walk way. The Club Wembley main entrance is at the top of this road.
Access by car:
Make your way to the Stadium and follow signs for the Yellow Car Park off Engineers Way. Postcode – HA9 0EG.
Access from the Yellow Car Park:
Exit the car park on foot onto Engineers Way. Turn right and walk along the road until you reach the zebra crossing. Cross the road and turn left on Olympic Way. The Club Wembley main entrance is at the top of this road.
B2 Club Wembley Reception, Wembley Stadium.
In the event that, we need to alter arrival time and/or use a different entrance. You will be notified in advance of any such change.
We will have light refreshments available*, however we request that you don’t bring your own meals to the event.
*Subject to change.
You are welcome to bring your application and documents with you, our admissions team will be in hand to go through them during the breaks. However, we may not always be able to confirm immediately if an offer can be made – but you should hear from us shortly afterwards.
All attendees, including their guests, will be asked to provide a form of ID, for example, a driving licence, passport or bank card, during the registration process on the day. Bag checks will also be carried out for security reasons.
If your guest names have changed, you can update your booking here. Please note, you will need your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
If you received a confirmation email from us, then your place is booked. However, if you would like to check details of the day, including your arrival time, view or make any amendments to your booking, please click here. Please note, you will need your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
Unite Students Arch View House, our accommodation provider for 2022/23. Click here for more information.
Arch View House are offering face to face viewings.
To book a face to face viewing please book a slot in advance by clicking on this link.
If you would like further information, please contact us on +443332417416 or email accommodationwembley@ucfb.com.
GIS staff will be on hand throughout the event to make sure you find your way round the stadium and help you follow the schedule of events.
The event will give you the opportunity to learn more about our unique degrees taught from within a living environment of football and sports industries. You will have a chance to meet students and academics, explore our facilities and ask any questions that you have about our degrees. We will also have experts ready to answer questions in the following areas: admissions; student finance; scholarships and bursaries; accommodation; students’ union; sport; learning support; student services and employability and careers in sport.
If you wish to cancel your GIS Master's Open Event booking or rebook for a new date, please click here to log on using your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
If you can no longer make it on the day, you can amend or cancel your booking here. Please note, you will need your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
Our GIS Master's Open Events are strictly to one student and one guest. For more information on additional guests, please contact us at events@ucfb.com.
In the event of this Open Day being cancelled or postponed, UCFB/GIS will not be responsible for any costs incurred in your booking, including travel and accommodation.
Please contact events@ucfb.com for further guidance if you cannot find your answer within our FAQ listing.
You need to book your place to attend a GIS Master's Open Event. To book your place, please click here
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
Afternoon events start at 2:30pm
Evening events start at 6:00pm
Please check your email confirmation for which event you have booked for.
If you cannot attend any of the dates currently listed on our website, then don’t worry as we hold GIS Master's Open Events on a regular basis throughout the year. Please keep an eye on our website over the coming months for further dates.
Otherwise, if you would like to arrange a one to one visit with one of our Future Students team at either of our campuses, then please contact us.
Meanwhile, why not check out our GIS Masters Content Hub where you'll be able to find everything from videos with our academics to campus tours. Alternatively, you can attend one of our Webinars.
Our Master’s events last for around 2-3 hours.
East Stand Reception, Etihad Stadium.
In the event that, we need to alter arrival time and/or use a different entrance. You will be notified in advance of any such change.
Please make your way to the East Stand entrance, as shown here.
Access by car:
When you arrive at the Etihad Stadium, please follow signs for the Orange Car Park for access via Gate 3.
Our reception is located at the East Stand entrance (entrance F).
Access by tram:
The Metrolink tram system is also a great way of accessing the Etihad Stadium. Please board the Ashton-under-Lyne route. The journey takes approximately 11 minutes from Piccadilly station and then reception is a short walk from the tram stop.
For more details on this please visit the Metrolink website.
Parking can be provided at Etihad Stadium free of charge. There will be one allocated parking space per student.
When you arrive at the Etihad Stadium, please follow signs for the Orange Car Park for access via Gate 3.
Please find the UCFB Etihad Campus map here.
Parking is free on the day. There is one space allocated per student.
Please find the UCFB Etihad Campus map here.
You will also find the directions to the stadium attached within your confirmation email.
Our GIS Master's Open Events are strictly limited to one student and one additional guest. For more information on additional guests, please contact us at events@ucfb.com.
If you can no longer make it on the day, you can amend or cancel your booking here. Please note, you will need your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
If you wish to cancel your GIS Master's Open Event booking or rebook for a new date, please click here to log on using your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
The event will give you the opportunity to learn more about our unique degrees taught from within a living environment of football and sports industries. You will have a chance to meet students and academics, explore our facilities and ask any questions that you have about our degrees. We will also have experts ready to answer questions in the following areas: admissions; student finance; scholarships and bursaries; accommodation; students’ union; sport; learning support; student services and employability and careers in sport.
GIS staff will be on hand throughout the event to make sure you find your way round the stadium and help you follow the schedule of events.
Unite Students Mill Point, our accommodation provider for 2022/23. Click here for more information.
Mill Point are offering face to face viewings. To book a face to face viewing please book a slot in advance by clicking on this link.
If you would like further information, please contact us on +443332417416 or email accommodationetihad@ucfb.com
If you received a confirmation email from us, then your place is booked. However, if you would like to check details of the day, including your arrival time, view or make any amendments to your booking, please click here. Please note, you will need your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
If your guest names have changed, you can update your booking here. Please note, you will need your booking reference number which can be found on the confirmation email.
If you need help at any point, please contact events@ucfb.com.
All attendees, including their guests, will be asked to provide a form of ID, for example a driving licence, passport or bank card, during the registration process on the day. Bag checks will also be carried out for security reasons.
You are welcome to bring your application and documents with you, our admissions team will be in hand to go through them during the breaks. However, we may not always be able to confirm immediately if an offer can be made – but you should hear from us shortly afterwards.
We will have light refreshments available, however, we request that you don’t bring your own meals to the event.
In the event of this Open Day being cancelled or postponed, UCFB/GIS will not be responsible for any costs incurred in your booking, including travel and accommodation.
Please contact events@ucfb.com for further guidance if you cannot find your answer within our FAQ listing.
At our physical and virtual events you will meet and hear from our hugely experienced academic team, view our cutting edge facilities and ask any questions that you have about life at UCFB and GIS.
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