Paid Work Experience in the USA

• MSc Football Coaching (Distance Learning) 
• MSc International Sports Management (Distance Learning) 
• MSc Football Communications & Digital Marketing (Distance Learning) 
• MSc Football Coaching & Analysis (Distance Learning w/Attendance) 
• MSc Sports Coaching (Distance Learning w/Attendance)

Throughout your time working within a club your accommodation will, in the vast majority of placements, be with either a:

• Host family who is connected with the placement club  
• Accommodation provided by the placement club in the local area 

It is expected that all students regardless of primary role in the placement club are to be involved in minor coaching positions as well. Therefore, in order to increase the likelihood of obtaining an ideal placement we strongly encourage students to complete the FA Introduction to Coaching Football qualification (formerly FA Coaching Badge 1) and/or demonstrate previous coaching experience at any level.

Students will earn a minimum of $26,000 USD* per annum. Students with more experience in their field are in a better position to earn more. 

*Subject to local state taxes  

For students who hold a US passport there is no need for a visa process. The opportunity to work and the placement process will be available to you as soon as you enrol in September.

In the unlikely event that your visa is rejected, we will look to revert you to the UK time zone delivery of the same course.  

Based on a September 2023 enrolment, we expect a placement to be confirmed in November/December 2023 at which point the visa process will begin. The visa process will vary per student but can take anywhere from 1-3 months to complete. Subsequently, a student can expect to achieve a visa in February – April 2024 with travel commencing within 4-weeks following.

It is highly recommended to wait until you have achieved your visa to book your flights. Upon obtaining the visa, it is expected that you fly within the 4-weeks following.  

Yes, it is typical that once a placement has been made through Community Athlete Solutions that a formality interview is to be held to ensure the placement is a good fit for all parties. 

In the unlikely event of a placement not being a perfect match and one involved party is unsatisfied then Community Athlete Solutions are in a position to assist with a transfer. Any and all changes will be subject to approval from the US Government and sponsoring agency in order to satisfy the terms of your US visa.

In short, yes. Students will be presented with options for placements.

Most applicable visas allow students to remain in the USA for up to 30 days after placement completion.

No, students are absolutely able to solely undertake the Academic program without undertaking a placement in tandem.

The tuition fee for all eligible programs is $19,950 USD.

Yes, UCFB Alumni benefit from a 15% Tuition Fee discount resulting in a Tuition Fee of $16,958 USD.

Students are required to pay a portion of their fee every semester.  

For Full Time students (1 year) 

• 3 semesters aka 3 payments of $6,650 USD  

For Part Time students (2 years)  

• 6 semesters aka 6 payments of $3,325 USD  

• US Visa Processing Fee: $160 USD 
• Flight costs

Correct, as you will be registered with a UK institution, you will be eligible for a student loan from your government student finance institution. 

• To learn more please email the GIS Americas Recruitment Manager Rick Cross r.cross@ucfb.ac.uk  
• Please check our events page for any upcoming events related to the opportunity