MSc Football Coaching & Analysis

UCFB

I knew I wanted to come to UCFB when I first came for an open day in year 11. I loved that I’d be having some lectures in a stadium, a practical part in another amazing facility and that the contacts I’d get would be amazing, especially to get me started in a coaching career. At the very start of first year, I was receiving tens of emails about opportunities out there for me to apply for and loads of ways to start building my coaching CV. These opportunities have continued to grow throughout my experience here at UCFB. I knew I would choose to stay in London to study at the Wembley campus, as I couldn’t imagine choosing any other stadium than the world-famous Wembley Stadium. It’s incredible having lectures overlooking the pitch, and living in the UCFB student accommodation which involves walking past the stadium any time I go out. The most amazing experience is when it’s a match day in Wembley, and it finally hits me that I actually live next to the stadium! The only downside to being in Wembley, is the travel to get to any facilities for the practical element of the course. Having to leave student accommodation nearly an hour before lectures and having to pay for travel to and from locations can be a bit inconvenient, but the opportunity to study at The Hive, with their incredible facilities, makes the travel and cost pretty worth it! I keep sharing my experience with family and friends, and to say that I study a football degree, in Wembley Stadium, sounds awesome to most of them, and creates such a conversation with new people I meet!

I have really enjoyed my time at UCFB so far and has provided me with unique opportunities. However, the experience could be improved with the opportunity to mix with others in a student union or something along those lines, which I feel would make the experience and University life more enjoyable.

I have enjoyed it and look forward to continuing, and hope to find a career in what I desire such as coaching or business. I am always engaged and have been able to find a good amount of friends

Great experience and has helped me control my money, I have learned how to be independent and understand the importance of being organised. I have made great friends at university.

Throughout my 3 years at UCFB, I have fully made the most of being a UCFB student, leaving with some incredible opportunites under my belt as well as a porfolio filled with unique and credible expirences that I will never forget and forever be proud of! If you choose to study here TAKE EVERY OPPORTUNITY YOU CAN because you can really build the most amazing CV alonside your studies here.