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    Sport Management BSc (Hons), sandwich with work placement
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    Sport Management BSc (Hons), sandwich with work placement

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    United Kingdom, Portsmouth

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    Mix

    Course Code

    N882

    Campuses

    London

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 17,900  / year(s)
    Next Intake September-2026

    Sport Management BSc (Hons), sandwich with work placement

    About

    Devise marketing campaigns for top sports brands. Manage community schemes that inspire the next generation to love sport. Organise sponsorship strategies for international sporting events.

    On this BSc (Hons) Sport Management degree, you'll study sport in a global context and turn your passion for sport into a career.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Entry requirements (September 2026 start)

    Typical offers for BSc (Hons) Sport Management

    • A levels - BBB-BCC
    • UCAS points - 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. (calculate your UCAS points)
    • T-levels - Merit
    • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
    • International Baccalaureate - 24

    You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs – see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

    English language requirements

    • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

    See alternative English language qualifications.

    We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

    If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

    Worried about your grades?

    If you're not sure you meet the entry requirements, or need some help to get uni-ready, then we offer BSc (Hons) Sport Management with a Foundation Year through our partners at ICP to bring you up to speed. When you successfully finish, you'll get a guaranteed place on BSc (Hons) Sport Management.

    Find out more about our foundation years with ICP

    Typical offers for BSc (Hons) Sport Management with Foundation Year

    You may need to have studied specific subjects – find full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

    English language requirements

    • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.

    See alternative English language qualifications.

    We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

    If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

    Please note this foundation year with ICP isn't currently open to EU or International students.

    We look at more than just your grades

    While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.

    Explore more about how we make your offer

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    On this course, you'll explore sport’s role in society and how sports management and development can make sport accessible to all, yet the business skills you'll gain will prepare you for a wide range of careers.   

    When you graduate, you'll be ready to apply corporate, management, financial and marketing knowledge to an exciting career within the sports industry, or any other sector that interests you.

    90% of our graduates find work within a year of completing this course, so you can feel confident that what you learn will set you up for the world of work.

    What jobs can you do with a degree in sport management?

    Our graduates have gone on to roles such as:

    • sports development officer
    • sports marketing executive
    • data analyst
    • sponsorship executive
    • football coach
    • sports agent
    • event manager
    • strategy manager
    • PE teacher

    Others have entered more diverse areas of employment, such as sports law, local government, strategic leadership, consultancy and the charity sector.

    Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate

    Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.

    Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Careers and Employability Service to help you find your perfect role.

    Leadership and development

    You'll have the chance to work with our local community to encourage cultural and social development through sports coaching and volunteering.

    Build invaluable experience within institutions such as clubs, schools and charities.

    Learn more

    Placement year

    Either before or following your third year, you can opt for a work placement year to gain valuable longer-term work experience in the industry. 

    Placements give you the opportunity to apply what you've learnt so far in a real workplace, boosting your employability and making you attractive to employers after graduation.

    You can work for a company or organisation here in the UK or overseas – some of our graduates have gone as far afield as Mwanza in Tanzania.

    Or, you could go independent by setting up and running your own business with other students.

    Whichever route you choose, you'll receive support and guidance. Our specialist team of Science and Health Careers advisors can help you with finding a work placement and improving your employability skills. They'll provide you with a database of placement vacancies, support with your job search – including help with applications and interviews – and support throughout your placement year.

    Potential roles

    Previous students have taken placement roles such as:

    • basketball development manager
    • sports marketing manager
    • sales, marketing and social media intern
    • sport leader and event leader

    Potential destinations

    They've completed placements at organisations including:

    • Access Sport
    • Decathlon UK
    • The Great Run Company
    • Active Communities Network

    Potential roles

    Previous students have taken placement roles such as:

    • basketball development manager
    • sports marketing manager
    • sales, marketing and social media intern
    • sport leader and event leader

    Potential destinations

    They've completed placements at organisations including:

    • Access Sport
    • Decathlon UK
    • The Great Run Company
    • Active Communities Network

    Study abroad

    You’ll have the chance to do an overseas field trip to experience sports management in other communities and cultures.

    Previous students have travelled to Barcelona to carry out their own research projects, on areas including urban sport, Olympic legacy, and the impact of tourism and city infrastructure.

    You'll also have the option to study abroad for a year in Europe, South Asia, Canada or North America.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to explore a new destination and study as an international student at a partner university in another part of the world. Many of our students describe their time spent studying abroad as truly unforgettable, as well as an excellent way to stand out to future employers. 

    My time on a study abroad scheme with Brock University in Canada was incredible. I know this term gets thrown around quite a lot but it’s 100% true for me: this was a life changing opportunity.

    Eddie Koppoe, BSc (Hons) Sports Management and Development

    Read about Eddie's experience

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 17,900 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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    Sport Management BSc (Hons), sandwich with work placement

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