Degree overview
This programme is designed for those who wish to develop an appreciation of key areas shaping the current landscape of the football industry. The programme provides opportunities to engage in different aspects of football business including areas such as governance and regulation, fan engagement, operational management and business development.
Degree content
This degree programme explores the world of football business, including finance, marketing, media, international football business and general applied sports management. BA (Hons) Football Business will explore the vast global football industry and use modern and historical examples of good and bad practice from the industry to add context and further understanding to your studies.
As with many of UCFB’s degree programmes, the course will be underpinned by seminars, lectures, guest speaker sessions and work experience opportunities with a raft of leading industry partners, from national governing bodies to clubs and brands.
Teaching locations for this degree include:
In addition to our teaching locations, we also use specialist facilities throughout the academic year as well as additional facilities where required.
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Modules
Together with the University of East London, we are taking the opportunity to review and reinvigorate our curriculum. The modules below are planned for delivery on the programme beginning in September 2022, but are still to be confirmed at a validation event beforehand:
- Skills for Learning
- Mental Wealth
- Research Project
- Contemporary Issues in Sport
- Managing Football Operations and People
- Introduction to Business and Management (Sport and Football)
- Principles of Marketing
- Introduction to Football Finance
- Industry Competencies (Mental Wealth)
- Understanding Sports Fan Behaviour
- Understanding the Business of Football
- Sport, Media and Society
- The Organisation and Marketing of World Football
- International Culture and Relations
- Industry Readiness (Mental Wealth)
- Research Methods
- Intermediate Financial Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- International Finance and Football Business
- Football Brand Management
- Professional Project
- Industry Engagement (Mental Wealth)
- Contemporary Issues in Sports Management
University Campus of Football Business is an embedded college of the University of East London. From September 2021 onwards all graduates will receive a degree from the University of East London.
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UCFB degrees fall under five subject benchmark statements – Business and Management (2019); Communication, Media, Film and Cultural Studies (2019); Events, Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism (2019); Law (2019); and Psychology (2019). Visit the QAA website to access each of these benchmark statements.
Entry requirements
- UCFB Wembley course code: FBUF
- Institution: U10
- Campus: W
- UCFB Etihad Campus course code: FBUF
- Institution: U10
- Campus: E
- 64 UCAS tariff points or equivalent non-tariff qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English Language (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent e.g. Functional Skills Level 2
- International applicants will be asked to pass the Academic IELTS test with a minimum overall score of 6.0 and no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements
All applications are reviewed on a case by case basis. If your academic achievements do not meet the minimum level required but you have considerable professional experience, please contact admissions@ucfb.com.
Please be aware that all applicants who do not hold British or Irish nationality will require a visa to study in the UK.
Our access to a UK Government Student Visa licence is currently being reviewed. This means we are unable to consider applications from any applicant who would require a student visa to study in the UK as we cannot issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
If you are unsure whether you would need a visa to study in the UK, or for more information, please contact compliance@ucfb.com.
If you don’t hold a visa for the UK and would still like to study with UCFB, please consider Football Coaching (Distance with Attendance).
- UCFB Wembley course code: FB22
- Institution: U10
- Campus: W
- UCFB Etihad Campus course code: FB22
- Institution: U10
- Campus: E
- 96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent non-tariff qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English Language (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent e.g. Functional Skills Level 2
- International applicants will be asked to pass the Academic IELTS test with a minimum overall score of 6.0 and no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements
All applications are reviewed on a case by case basis. If your academic achievements do not meet the minimum level required but you have considerable professional experience, please contact admissions@ucfb.com.
Please be aware that all applicants who do not hold British or Irish nationality will require a visa to study in the UK
Our access to a UK Government Student Visa licence is currently being reviewed. This means we are unable to consider applications from any applicant who would require a student visa to study in the UK as we cannot issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
If you are unsure whether you would need a visa to study in the UK, or for more information, please contact compliance@ucfb.com.
If you don’t hold a visa for the UK and would still like to study with UCFB, please consider Football Coaching (Distance with Attendance).
We accept applications with advanced standing via our Advanced Prior Learning (APL) application process. Should you wish to apply for direct entry into Year 2 or Year 3 of one of our undergraduate degree programmes, you will be required to complete an APL application form and provide us with evidence of your previous studies.
Please contact admissions@ucfb.com for further detailed guidance. Please note that should you wish to apply via this process, we strongly encourage you to begin the application process early in the cycle and you will still be required to complete a UCAS application.
All applications for an undergraduate degree programme are submitted via UCAS. To apply, please visit UCAS.com.
Career prospects
Football is a global, multi-billion pound business that shows no sign of slowing down. Bumper TV deals and huge transfer fees means more money than ever is flowing through the game, ensuring it’s vital that there are personnel ready to jump straight in and shape its future. Potential careers could span across agency, commercial, finance, marketing and business development roles within football.
Over 90% of UCFB graduates are in employment within six months of graduating and almost two-thirds of them work within the global sports industry.
At UCFB we bridge the gap between education and business, allowing a unique approach to education. We provide two curricula; the academic curriculum which encompasses exams and coursework and the Employability & Enrichment programme – a three year journey of professional and personal development.
This provides access to best-in-class industry guest speakers, additional qualifications and exceptional opportunities to apply for work experience placements to ensure our students graduate as well-rounded, empowered professionals.
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UCFB is educating the next generation of sport executives, so by having UCFB students join us we will be able to give them hands-on work experience, a taste of life within the industry, and the opportunity to meet leading sport executives who can support them in their career journeys.
"What I love about the sports industry is that it’s so unique to any other industry. Social, political, and economical affairs, to name a few, all come into question."
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Visit our dedicated page about fees and student finance.
Tuition fees for international students are £14,950 per year. To apply to UCFB directly, you will need to use our UCFB applicant portal.
The provision of a facility or service including accommodation may be subject to an additional charge (i.e. separate from tuition fees). Where this is the case, we will make this clear in advance and payment for such service shall be made in accordance with any additional contract made between you and the University.
In some instances, optional Employability & Enrichment activities provided by UCFB may carry an additional cost for participants (e.g. qualifications with external certification such as FA Coaching Badges). Any additional costs will be provided to students in advance of any such sessions running.
UCFB has a range of scholarship and bursary options to help with the cost of studying and to encourage students to embrace their time at UCFB and graduate with more than just their university degree. Click here to learn more.
UCFB provides an exceptional environment to live and learn in, with state-of-the-art facilities in two inspirational campuses in London and Manchester.
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