UCFB News

UCFB is delighted to announce its approval as a recognised validation centre for coaching qualifications by 1st4Sport, the awarding body in the active learning and leisure industry.

After a rigorous assessment period, UCFB was rewarded with validation centre status and will now be able to deliver and award a vast range of coaching qualifications to students. Spanning both UCFB Burnley and UCFB Wembley, the 1st4Sport validation will enable students to further enhance their unparalleled student experience and improve their employment opportunities...

Thursday 15th January is the UCAS deadline and believe it or not this is almost upon us, so we’d like to share some top tips to help make it as stress-free as possible. Your entire application, including a reference, must be sent to UCAS by 6pm to be classified as on time so it is best to be prepared early in order to avoid a last minute panic.

To apply on time and be in with the best chance of being...

Congratulations to Mike Phelan, new First Team Coach at Norwich City.

We are delighted to congratulate Mike Phelan, member of the UCFB Advisory Board on his new role as First Team Coach at Norwich City. Former Manchester United Assistant Manager has a strong connection with Norwich City, making 194 appearances in four years as a player and working closely with Gary Megson at the club during the 1995-96 season.  Mike has gained decades of experience both on and off the pitch,...