Get to Know Your
Student Life
Welcome to your
Student Life
At UCFB, student life is more than just lectures, it’s about creating unforgettable experiences on and off campus. With our unique locations at iconic campuses in Wembley and Manchester.
You’ll study in the heart of the action, surrounded by world-class sports venues and opportunities. Our campuses offer a vibrant social scene with events, societies, and clubs where you can meet people who share your passions. Beyond the classroom, UCFB’s strong links to the sports industry give you access to networking events and internships, helping you build valuable connections.
For those seeking flexibility, the UCFB Online Hub provides a dynamic, interactive platform to balance your studies with life’s other commitments, allowing you to learn at your own pace from anywhere. Whether you’re on-campus or online, UCFB offers an enriching student life tailored to your ambitions.
This is Your
UCFB Students’ Union
The Students’ Union (SU) exists to provide support and represent student voice in all aspects of student life.
The SU provides you with opportunities to have your say, receive advice and support, make friends, and pursue your interests. We hold annual elections for a variety of roles to make up the Students’ Union Officer Team, who all concentrate on specific elements of student life and work together to ensure each area gives students the best experience possible.
Get involved
We encourage you to be an active member of the student community. Do get involved as much as possible, find out more today!
This is Your
UCFB Athletic Union
The UCFB Athletic Union enables you to take part in a number of sports during your time here, whether competitive or recreational.
We have teams across both campuses for male and female students, including (but not limited to) football, rugby, netball, darts and basketball, with more sports being added all the time.
Get involved
Sport is a great way of meeting new people, socialising and improving your experience while studying with us! Find out more about opportunities at both campuses.
Here to Help
Student Support
The Student Support Team is here to support you across a wide range of areas throughout your studies at UCFB. We want our students to feel supported to succeed academically, professionally, and personally, and we help to guide them in the right direction for additional support alongside their studies.
Our team can support with:
- Pastoral and Wellbeing
- Disability and Learning Support
- Access and Widening Participation
- Student Finance
- Student Union and Student Voice
Succeed with
Library and Learning Development
The Library and Learning Development service offers a comprehensive range of resources to support your studies at UCFB, including textbooks, journals, and a wide selection of online subscriptions.
The library team and study skills advisors also offer support with information literacy and academic skills, including effective searching for relevant information, academic referencing, essay and report writing.
We also run various campaigns and events throughout the year, so follow us on social media to make sure you don’t miss anything!
Ben Friend
I think if you’re passionate about what you do, the whole point of UCFB is there’s somewhere for you to go and study, learn and thrive in an environment that you care about. If you’re working in that it will come naturally to you.
UCFB Graduate
Events Manager at The FA
Rio Rosenberg
The lecturers, module leaders, everyone surrounding the university. I think they have all really helped me on my journey, and I wouldn’t be where I am now without what UCFB has given me!
UCFB Graduate
Women's Content Creator at Chelsea FC
Taylor Wood
Without a doubt, one of the best decisions I have ever made was to study at UCFB. I’ve made some great friends and have been taught by some incredible lecturers along the way.
UCFB Graduate
Video Content Producer at West Ham United
Learn from anywhere
Online Life
UCFB’s distance and distance (with attendance) courses gives you the opportunity to learn from the comfort of your own home, and gain a degree to enhance your career prospects in a format that offers flexible hours and the chance to dictate your own work-life balance.
With learning through the UCFB Online Hub – an easy-to-use platform available on mobile, tablets and desktop, accessing higher education is simple and flexible!
You can also enjoy the same access to UCFB’s incredible student experiences during your studies with us, including:
- Global Sports Summits
- Welcome Week
- Premier Events
- Industry Insight Days
- Future Leaders Conference
And much more!
Campus
UCFB Manchester
With stadium venues and bespoke facilities at the heart of the campus, students can live, learn and work at the centre of one of Europe’s most progressive sporting cities.
Campus
UCFB Wembley
With Wembley Stadium at the heart of your campus, what could be more motivating for a future career in the football and sports industry than walking into the most famous stadium in the world?
