Football Business
UCFB
UCAS Code: FB22 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
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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
About this course
**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 Manchester Campus
• Exchange Quay
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.
**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 & Career Planning 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 & Career Planning 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.
Modules
First Year
• Principles of Marketing
• Introduction to Football Finance
• Industry Competencies (Mental Wealth)
• Understanding Sports Fan Behaviour
• 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
• Entrepreneurship
Third Year
• International Finance and Football Business
• Football Brand Management
• Professional Project
• Industry Engagement (Mental Wealth)
• Contemporary Issues in Sports Management
Assessment methods
Modules will be assessed in a variety of ways: Presentation; Group Presentation; Essay; Podcast; Report; Reflective Journal; Business Plan; Exam; and Project Document.
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Extra funding
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. Please see https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/ for information on tuition fees and funding opportunities at UCFB, including our Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries scheme.
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