Sports Business and Coaching with Foundation Year
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Sports Business and Coaching with Foundation Year
Degree Overview
This degree is ideal for those looking for experience and understanding of the sports industry with a direct focus towards sports business and practical coaching. It provides a unique learning experience to develop your knowledge within the live operations of a professional sports environment by our UEFA qualified coaches and industry professionals, some of whom have previously coached at the academies of leading Premier League clubs or have worked within leading sporting organisations.
This course allows for an understanding across area...
Degree Overview
This degree is ideal for those looking for experience and understanding of the sports industry with a direct focus towards sports business and practical coaching. It provides a unique learning experience to develop your knowledge within the live operations of a professional sports environment by our UEFA qualified coaches and industry professionals, some of whom have previously coached at the academies of leading Premier League clubs or have worked within leading sporting organisations.
This course allows for an understanding across areas such as operations of a sports business, fan and consumer behaviour, developing practical coaching abilities across multiple environments, managing a sporting event and applying technology to performance analysis. Studies will focus on the broad concepts involved in sport coaching, business and surrounding industries.
Degree Content
You will develop your understanding of sports as a business and combine the opportunity to improve your coaching skills, long term athlete development and coaching pathways. You will explore different techniques for analysing performance including notational analysis and the use of technology to improve performance.
You will cover high performance coaching and will examine elite sports performance, gain an insight into leadership and management skills and develop an understanding of physical education and pedagogical issues.
Studying at UCFB comes with a number of valued benefits to enhance your career and employment opportunities through our Employability and Career Planning provision.
Teaching Locations
UCFB Wembley
• Wembley Stadium
• Arch View House, First Way
• Silver Jubilee Park
UCFB Manchester Campus
• Exchange Quay
• Quay Plaza
• Belle Vue / Speedway
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 graduates will receive a degree from the University of East London.
Career Prospects
Career prospects for graduates of the BA (Hons) Sports Business & Coaching degree course at UCFB are diverse, ranging from coaching at grass roots to high performance level within your chosen sport. The course also provides students with the skills and competencies to rise to senior managerial roles within the sports business and coaching world due to the management aspect of the degree.
Graduates of the BA (Hons) Sports Business and Coaching degree have gone on to work in roles for organisations such as:
• Arsenal FC – Women’s Academy Coach
• West Ham United FC – Supporter Liaison Officer
• Premier League – Games Programme Consultant
• Charlton Athletic – Performance Analysis Intern
• Kent FA – Football Development Officer
UCFB Employability & Career Planning Programme
Over 90% of UCFB graduates are in employment within six months of graduating, with 62% of those graduates working within the global sports industry.
At UCFB, your career starts from day one. Alongside your academic studies, our Employability & Career Planning programme supports your development, helping you build the skills, experience and confidence to succeed in the sports industry.
Through a range of tailored opportunities - including best-in-class industry guest speakers, Premier Events, and work-based learning - you’ll gain valuable real-world insight and connections. With ongoing career support and access to placements, you’ll graduate as a well-rounded, career-ready professional.
Why Choose UCFB During Clearing?
Score your dream job at UCFB.
UCFB is proud to be the first higher education institution in the world dedicated to the delivery of university degrees in the football and sports industries. Think specialist study in Multimedia Sports Journalism, Sport Psychology, Sports Business and Broadcasting, Football Coaching and more.
And the stats talk for themselves! An outstanding 90% of UCFB undergraduates find full-time employment within 6-9 months of graduating. 62% of those graduates are working within Football and Sport, and have worked at all 92 Premier League and E...
Score your dream job at UCFB.
UCFB is proud to be the first higher education institution in the world dedicated to the delivery of university degrees in the football and sports industries. Think specialist study in Multimedia Sports Journalism, Sport Psychology, Sports Business and Broadcasting, Football Coaching and more.
And the stats talk for themselves! An outstanding 90% of UCFB undergraduates find full-time employment within 6-9 months of graduating. 62% of those graduates are working within Football and Sport, and have worked at all 92 Premier League and English Football League (EFL) clubs.
UCFB has two campus locations in Wembley and Manchester. Picture expert lectures from industry experts, meeting new people equally as passionate about sport as you, and experiencing life in two of Britain’s most vibrant student cities and global sporting capitals… that’s what you can expect from UCFB.
So what are you waiting for? Register your interest today to unlock the experience of a lifetime.
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2026-09-01
Campus
UCFB Wembley
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
SBCF
Institution Code
U10
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
0
GCSE/National 4/National 5
64
0
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £5,760 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,950 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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