UCFB Wembley Graduation

1. Ceremony One – Business Academic Centre:

Ceremony 1 is scheduled from approximately 9:30am to 3:30pm. A final schedule detailing your arrival time and order of events for ceremony 1 will be communicated closer to the graduation event date. 

Degree courses: 

• BA (Hons) Football Business 

• BA (Hons) Football Business and Finance 

• BA (Hons) Football Business and Marketing 

• BA (Hons) International Football Business 

• BA (Hons) Sports Business and Sports Law 

• BA (Hons) Sports Management 

• BA (Hons) Stadium and Events Management 

• MSc Football Business 

• MSc Football Communications and Digital Marketing 

• MSc Football Communications and Digital Marketing (Distance) 

• MSc International Sports Management 

• MSc International Sport Management (Distance) 

• MSc Sports Directorship (Distance) 

2. Ceremony Two – Media and Coaching Academic Centres:

Ceremony 2 is scheduled from approximately 12.30pm to 6.30pm. A final schedule detailing your arrival time and order of events for ceremony 2 will be communicated closer to the graduation event date. 

Degree courses: 

• BA (Hons) Football Business and Media  

• BA (Hons) Football Coaching (Distance with Attendance) 

• BA (Hons) Football Coaching and Management 

• BA (Hons) Football Coaching and Talent Development 

• BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism  

• BA (Hons) Physical Education 

• BA (Hons) Sports Business and Coaching 

• BA (Hons) Sports Business and Sports Broadcasting 

• BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology 

• MSc Football Coaching and Analysis  

• MSc Performance Analysis in Football 

If you think you are eligible to graduate and have not received your invitation please contact the graduation team on graduation@ucfb.ac.uk.

Please note your eligibility to attend graduation is subject to you completing your studies and having your award approved at your relevant exam board before your graduation date. You must also have paid off any outstanding debts to the university before your graduation date.

We recommend that you to book your place now even if you are unsure if you will be able to graduate. If for any reason, you are not eligible to graduate, we will be in touch with you and your place may be cancelled.

You will receive an invitation with your graduation information via email to your UCFB email account, as well as your personal account. Please follow the link provided within the email to register if you are planning to attend your graduation ceremony.

Please note, that each degree course is allocated a specific ceremony, so it is important to select the correct degree course and ceremony when completing your booking.

If you have not received your graduation invitation please email graduation@ucfb.ac.uk for support.

If you are unable to attend your graduation ceremony and wish to graduate ‘In Absentia’, please advise us by completing the following form: UCFB – ‘In Absentia’ Form

Each graduate can book up to two complimentary guest tickets for their graduation ceremony. Please ensure you fill out your full guest names and emails when completing your booking. 

Guest tickets are non-transferable. Electronic tickets will be issued to the email provided by each graduate at the time of booking. Electronic tickets are to be presented on the day of graduation to gain access to the event. Physical tickets will not be issued. You do not need to print your electronic tickets. 

All graduates and their guests must present photo ID along with their electronic ticket to gain access to the stadium. The names of the guests arriving on the day must match those on your tickets. Keep us informed of any changes to your guest names by emailing graduation@ucfb.ac.uk. 

The Graduation Team have sent out emails regarding additional guest tickets to all of the students who are eligible to graduate. Please note, each additional guest tickets beyond the two complimentary guest tickets will cost £30 and will be available on first-come first-serve basis. 

Children aged under ten are not recommended to attend graduation due to the nature of graduation being a ceremonial event (this includes babies in arms). Any children that do attend, must have their own booked ticket. 

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive a confirmation email from TicketTailor informing you that your booking has been completed. 

Electronic tickets will be issued to the email provided by each graduate time of booking. Electronic tickets are to be presented on the day of Graduation to gain access to the event. Physical tickets will not be issued. You do not need to print your electronic tickets.

If you do not receive this email, please contact graduation@ucfb.ac.uk

You will need to attend registration before entering the stadium with your guests. All those attending a graduation ceremony (including the graduate) are required to bring photographic ID on the day.

Please ensure you fill out your full guest names on the booking form & keep us informed of any changes.

A final schedule detailing your arrival time and order of events for your ceremony will be communicated closer to the graduation date.

Please bear in mind that the stadium is a high-security building, you will need to go through security and bag check which will take a little time. With this in mind, please do not bring large bags and suitcases, as these would need to be opened and checked in full.

If you arrive late and the doors have closed, you will not be permitted to enter the ceremony.

During the UCFB Graduation Ceremony you are required to always wear a cap and gown. Anyone not wearing a cap and gown may not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Ede & Ravenscroft supply this service to all our graduates, and will also supply on-site professional photography, for anyone who wishes to purchase this service.

All cap and gown orders will be delivered directly to the stadium, you will collect your order upon arrival from Ede & Ravenscroft staff.

To book your gowning and photography, please visit the Ede & Ravenscroft website.

Instructions: 

• For all students graduating on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at Wembley Stadium, including UG and PG, please select your institution name as: ‘UCFB Wembley’. 

• For Award Details: 

• UG students: Please select ‘Bachelors/1st Degrees – UEL Bachelor‘ 

• PG students: Please select ‘Masters Degrees – UEL Master’ 

Note: Ede & Ravenscroft will provide the gowning and photography service. This service is not provided, nor managed, by UCFB. All enquiries related to gowning and photography are to be directly sent to Ede & Ravenscroft by contacting +44 (0)1223 734 759 or visiting their w

Graduates:

All Graduates must wear a cap and gown when receiving their award.

It is expected that you will dress appropriately and smartly for the occasion.

For comfort and practicality, we recommend you wear a top or shirt with buttons as it makes it easier to attach the award ‘hood’. Strapless tops/dresses are not suitable. It is advisable to wear smart but comfortable footwear.

Guests:

There is no official dress code for guests, however, we recommend smart clothing as the ceremony is a formal occasion.

Graduation ceremonies are regarded as public events. UCFB will be taking photographs and recording ceremonies for use in future publications, on UCFB’s website and for other marketing materials. In addition, names and degrees, including those graduating in absentia, are published in the graduation course and on graduation memorabilia.

Any data relating to special access that you share with us to help plan the day is kept in the strictest confidence.

If you object to the publication of your personal data (name and course) in the graduation course and on graduation memorabilia please contact graduation@ucfb.ac.uk no later than September 2025.

You can now order official UCFB Graduation Merchandise!

Available to buy are UCFB branded hoodies, sweatshirts, polo shirts, mugs, graduation teddies, and more! You can also make your purchase truly unique with the option to personalise items with your name, initials, and degree course.

To browse and order your merchandise, please visit:

https://campusclothing.co.uk/UCFB

All merchandise ordered will be delivered directly to your chosen address.

Note: Campus Clothing is the provider for all Graduation merchandise. This service is not provided, nor managed, by UCFB. All purchase enquiries are to be directly sent to Campus Clothing by contacting 03333 403 474 or completing the enquiry form on their FAQs webpage, where further information can also be found.

The Ede & Ravenscroft photography studios will operate all day and will be signposted within the Stadium on the day.

Photos can be purchased on the day and there is an option for both individual and family photos to be taken on request. For further information around what pictures will be available click here.

Graduates will be seated in front of the main stage with guests seated around the outside.

Guests must be within the stadium 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony.

Please note, guests are asked to remain in their seats at the end of the ceremony until the academic and graduate processions have left the room.

Printed programmes will be available at the registration desk. One programme per party member will be available.

All attendees, including their guests, will be asked to provide a form of photographic 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.

A final schedule detailing your arrival time and order of events will be communicated closer to the Graduation event date.

Please bear in mind that the stadium is a high-security building, you will need to go through security and bag check which will take a little time. With this in mind, please do not bring large bags and suitcases, as these would need to be opened and checked in full.

The doors to the stadium will be closed 30 minutes before the start time of the ceremony.

Further information on where to register will be communicated closer to the graduation date.

Wembley Stadium is a public transport destination and travel by public transport is advised.

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 where registration will take place.

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 walkway. The Club Wembley main entrance is at the top of this road.

Click here for more information on travelling by public transport.

All Graduates must wear a cap and gown during their ceremony.

It is expected that you will dress appropriately and smartly for the occasion. For comfort and practicality, we recommend you wear a top or shirt with buttons as it makes it easier to attach the award ‘hood’. Strapless tops/dresses are not suitable. It is advisable to wear smart but comfortable footwear.

Each graduate can book up to two guest tickets for their graduation ceremony. Please ensure you fill out your full guest names and email when completing your booking. 

Electronic tickets will be issued to the email provided by each graduate at the time of booking. Electronic tickets are to be presented on the day of graduation to gain access to the event. Physical tickets will not be issued. You do not need to print your electronic tickets. 

All graduates and their guests must present photo ID along with their electronic ticket in order to gain access to the stadium. The names of the guests arriving on the day must match those on your tickets. 

Keep us informed of any changes to your guest names by emailing graduation@ucfb.ac.uk. 

The Graduation Team have sent out emails regarding additional guest tickets to all of the students who are eligible to graduate. Please note, each additional guest tickets beyond the two complimentary guest tickets will cost £30 and will be available on first-come first-serve basis. 

Children aged under ten are not recommended to attend graduation due to the nature of graduation being a ceremonial event (this includes babies in arms). Any children that do attend, must have their own booked ticket from your two allocated guest places. 

If your guest names change, please email graduation@ucfb.ac.uk who will be able to update your booking.

If you are not able to attend on the day, please email graduation@ucfb.ac.uk and complete the ‘Graduating In Absentia‘ form.

Your degree certificate will be posted to you in event they have not been sent pre-ceremony.

We are pleased to inform you that we will be live streaming each graduation ceremony.

Links for the live stream will be posted ahead of your graduation ceremony.

Although we are proud to see our graduates complete their studies at UCFB, we’re not quite finished with you yet.

In fact, keeping in touch with you whilst you find your feet and inevitably excel into leading figures in all market sectors internationally, leading to a network of informed professionals around the globe is a priority for us.

Whether you are looking for work, continuing with study, working for yourself or considering your options, we’re here to help. Click here to see our Alumni benefits.

We will continue to offer you support and are dedicated to providing you with focused careers information, advice, events and opportunities. Our Alumni are always welcomed back to UCFB and receive invitations to handpicked guest speaker events – ideal for building your network within the sports industry.

UCFB’s postgraduate degrees provide graduates with the chance to continue their studies with specialist courses that span leadership, business and coaching delivered by some of the most experienced and respected practitioners in world sport.

Click here to find out more about our on-campus Postgraduate courses. You can also give us a call and speak to one of our advisors.

Graduation ceremonies are regarded as public events. UCFB will be taking photographs and recording ceremonies for use in future publications, on UCFB’s website and for other marketing materials. In addition, names and degrees, including those graduating in absentia, are published in the graduation programme and on graduation memorabilia.

Any data relating to special access that you share with us to help plan the day is kept in the strictest confidence.

If you object to the publication of your personal data (name and course) in the graduation programme and on graduation memorabilia please contact graduation@ucfb.ac.uk no later than September 2025.

For additional details, please refer to the Privacy Policy for comprehensive information regarding the use of personal data.