The unique opportunities available at UCFB to undertake work placements within the football and sports industry will enable you to develop your skills and knowledge further, while experiencing first-hand what it’s like to work in this fast-paced and exciting environment. This means you will have the opportunity to graduate from UCFB with not only a fantastic university degree, but also an impressive CV with a number of important work experiences under your belt.
⚽️ A fantastic experience for UCFB student Reece, to work at the National League Play-Off Final 🏆
— University Campus of Football Business (@ucfb) June 3, 2024
Read what happened as Reece gained quality industry experience at the Wembley final 👉 https://t.co/c2eFf9LXhk pic.twitter.com/UxRUL8tSGm
Work placements are an important way to improve your employability and utilise your education before beginning a successful career. Placements for UCFB students to date have included positions at Premier League clubs, national governing bodies and sports brands in the UK and abroad. These have also included placements with The National League, its clubs, and the United Soccer League (USL) thanks to just some of UCFB’s exciting industry partnerships.
Students have gained experience in an impressive array of careers, including sports journalism, digital marketing, website management, photography, broadcasting, sponsorship activation, coaching, sports law, and event and retail management.
Below are just some of the names of clubs, brands, events, and organisations our students have worked for and with during their time with UCFB.
UCFB's groundbreaking agreement with The National League provides students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience across the league’s 68 clubs and its three divisions.
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