UCFB News

Following another successful football season UCFB Burnley, the Men’s First Team were crowned the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Northern 6C Football League champions following a 5-0 victory against Keele University in a momentous final match of the 2014/15 season.

Captain Sam Swanton led an impressive effort whilst third year student Danny Walsh ensured a perfect leaving present by scoring in what was his final game playing for UCFB. Other goal scorers included second year student, Jake Osgathorpe and first...

Football Business & Media student Katie embarked on her journey at UCFB in September 2014. Since joining UCFB, Katie has secured work experience opportunities within the iconic Wembley Stadium, working within the operational areas of Club Wembley on a range of sports and entertainment events. These events have included the NFL International Series, world-class music concerts and both men’s and women’s England international football games. This has provided her with great opportunities to network within the industry, including with members...

Mature student Saad Wadia began studying Football Business & Marketing at UCFB Wembley in September 2014. Saad came to UCFB looking at the industry from a fan perspective, but during his time studying at UCFB he has become able to look at the environment from a business point of view. Saad has developed an understanding of how important decisions are made by key stakeholders and how clubs are run on a daily basis. Saad believes that the environment studying within...

Football Business & Finance student Leah embarked on her journey at UCFB having previously studied A Levels in Physical Education, Government and Politics and Sociology at Harrogate Grammar School. As a keen footballer, Leah formerly played for the regional team, Leeds City Vixens; and now currently represents Burnley Ladies’ Football Club and the UCFB ladies’ team as goalkeeper.

Aside from Leah’s sporting interests, she has also gained a number of qualifications, particularly in coaching, where she has worked hard to become...

James embarked on his journey at UCFB in 2013, choosing to study Football Business & Finance having previously completed his A Levels. James has embraced a wide range of activities and opportunities while studying at UCFB, and it is this proactive approach that led him to being offered an internship at Aon Insurance Brokers, leading global financial services organisation and training ground and training kit sponsors of Manchester United Football Club.

James was offered this prestigious position having previously completed a...

UCFB Burnley Students’ Union President Sam Swanton was amongst the successful individuals who travelled to the USA to spend a summer on work experience coaching young people at Orlando City Soccer Club.

During his trip, Football Business & Marketing student Sam coached young people at the club’s main camp, as well as other camps all across Orlando. Sam was able to coach and develop a range of people during his time at Orlando City, ranging in age, gender and ability. He...

During her studies on the Football Business & Marketing degree, Chloe has been involved in a number of exciting events; positively utilising the networks and opportunities on offer at UCFB. Working within the commercial department of Burnley Football Club, Chloe gained an understanding of the time and dedication that goes into organising events and marketing activity; thus when she was provided with the chance to work for award-winning marketing and events agency, Journey9, she was not going to pass up...

This January, with the help of the Student Union, UCFB planned a Refreshers Week to kick start the New Year and offered UCFB students of all years the chance to relive the fun of Freshers 2014. A series of events took place throughout the week ranging from scavenger hunts to pub golf to a five-a-side charity football competition.  It was a fantastic way to begin semester two after a well-deserved break and the stresses of the exam period.

The week kicked...