UCFB

UCFB initially developed when the need for a robust provision of sports business education to provide the ever-growing industry with high calibre professionals was realised. The institutions first campus was based at Burnley Football Clubs Turf Moor and subsequently the second campus at the iconic Wembley Stadium.  The launch of its newest campus at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester marked a significant step in its growth.

Now a market leader and world first in Higher Education, UCFB is dedicated to the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the operational and business facets of the football, sports and leisure industries. With a unique blend of undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education programmes, UCFB has become globally-renowned and will continue to grow not just in the United Kingdom, but in locations around the world. UCFB’s active involvement in the football, sports and leisure industries is phenomenal, working with organisations such as The FA group, The BBC, St Georges Park, Scottish Professional Football League, English Premier League, Football League, New York Tennis Open, ITV Sport, Sky Sports and TalkSPORT.

Located within the global and iconic Wembley Stadium, London, UCFB Wembley provides students with an inspirational and motivational environment for their studies. Within our UCFB Wembley campus we have facilities which reflect the excellence of the Stadium with classrooms, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, quiet study areas and the Learning Recourse Centre (LRC) all overlooking the pitch. Wembley is situated in the north-west of London. Convenient access to the Underground's Metropolitan Line means that central attractions and amenities can be reached in just 20 minutes by train.  London is the epitome of a world city. In recent years, major studies have revealed it to be the most desirable place on earth to work, the UK's favourite city, the 'capital of Europe' and the world's most popular tourist destination.

As mentioned above, Central London is certainly easy to reach by tube, but that's not to say our students don't have access to a wide range of amenities and facilities right on their doorsteps.

London Designer Outlet - part of the wider Wembley Park Retail project - was opened fully in 2013 and is situated adjacent to the stadium itself. Built at a cost of £100 million, it is home to around 70 designer outlet stores, 15 restaurants and a nine-screen cinema - all housed on 280,000 square foot of land.

Wembley's convenient location allows students to experience the best of both worlds by getting away from the hustle and bustle of such a busy capital city. Situated just 12 miles from Wembley is Colne Valley Regional Park, a 27,500-acre area of green spaces, parks and reservoirs - perfect for enjoying a bit of tranquillity if the city ever gets to be a little too much.

The Etihad Stadium in Manchester, home of UCFB Etihad Campus, is situated in the Etihad Campus, which also homes the impressive City Football Academy amongst other state-of-the-art, modern sporting facilities at the heart of a truly global sporting city. UCFB Etihad Campus will allow students to live, learn and work at the heart of one of Europe’s leading sporting facilities, and will see lectures and seminars delivered within the stadium itself, building on the unique learning environment harnessed at UCFB.

Largely recognised as England’s second city in polls, Manchester is a truly cosmopolitan city with a thriving student population. Living in Manchester is a unique experience for all students as the modern and comfortable city caters for all tastes and is designed for the optimal student experience.

Sport is an important part of Manchester’s culture, the hosts of the 2002 Commonwealth Games and the 2003 UEFA Champions League Final. The city is synonymous with footballing success and is home to two of the Premier League giants, Manchester United and Manchester City. Aside from football, there are large followings for rugby league, rugby union, ice hockey, cricket, cycling and netball, with UCFB’s partners Manchester Thunder coached by England’s Tracey Neville.

Manchester has produced world-famous artists such as Oasis, the Smiths, the Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Joy Division and Jamiroquai and as such will be eternally associated with music culture. All of the world’s biggest singers and bands tour Manchester and there is a plethora of music venues to attend ranging from Manchester Arena, Manchester Apollo and Manchester Academy to hundreds of smaller indie venues. In addition to the music scene, Manchester hosts a number of annual festivals and houses museums, art galleries and shopping centres, such as the Arndale and the Trafford Centre, to rival any major global city.