Course Summary

**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. This course is available with a Foundation year for those who do not meet main entry requirements. **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** UCFB Wembley • Wembley Stadium • Arch View House on First Way UCFB Etihad Campus • Etihad Stadium In addition to our teaching locations, we also use specialist facilities throughout the academic year as well as additional facilities where required. **Degree specifications** University Campus of Football Business is an embedded college of the University of East London. All students who begin their three or four year undergraduate degrees with UCFB from September 2021 onwards will be awarded a degree from the University of East London upon successful graduation. The course specification for this degree will be available from late August 2021. **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. **The UCFB Employability & Enrichment Programme** 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.

Course Details - Modules

First Year: Principles of Marketing; Introduction to Football Finance; Industry Competencies (Mental Wealth); Understanding Sports Fan Behaviour; Understanding the Business of Football; Sport, Media and Society. Second Year: The Organisation and Marketing of World Football; International Culture and Relations; Industry Readiness (Mental Wealth); Research Methods; Intermediate Financial Accounting; and Entrepreneurship. Third Year: International Finance and Football Business; Football Brand Management; Professional Project; Industry Engagement (Mental Wealth); and Contemporary Issues in Sports Management.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Modules will be assessed in a variety of ways: Presentation; Group Presentation; Essay; Podcast; Report; Reflective Journal; Business Plan; Exam; and Project Document.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: FB22

Institution code: U10

Campus Name: UCFB Wembley

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A minimum of two A Levels including two C grades or A BTEC Extended Diploma grade MMM or a BTEC Diploma grade DD or a combination of BTEC and A-Level qualifications with at least two C graded A levels or Merit graded BTEC equivalents or International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 28 points) or an Access Course: minimum of 60 credits, including at least 45 at Level 3 or an equivalent level 3 qualification

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

Non-native speakers of English will be asked to achieve Duolingo 95 or IELTS for UKVI at grade 6.0 overall or above

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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.

Provider information

University Campus of Football Business,
Wembley Stadium
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Brent
HA9 0WS

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