Sports Business and Management - BA (Hons)
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    Sports Business and Management - BA (Hons)

    University of South Wales
    University of South Wales
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Cardiff
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 22,855 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Sports Business and Management - BA (Hons)

    About

    The BA Hons Sports Business and Management course will be based within the student’s Community Club Organisation or Club, and lectures, seminars and tutorials will be delivered on site and via provided material.  The course includes academic, practical and vocational elements and seeks to prepare students for a wide range of graduate careers.

    Year One
    Academic Research and Study Skills
    Managing Sport
    Promotion and Marketing in Sport
    Introduction to Sports Business Principles
    Reflection on Learning in the workplace

    Year Two
    Project Operations Management
    Sport Placement
    Human Resource Management in Sport
    Enterprise in Sport
    Digital Marketing and PR in Sport

    Year Three
    Applied Professional Project
    Strategic Sports Development
    Leadership in Sport
    Policy, Law and Governance in Sport
    Business Insights for Sports Managers

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Academic Qualifications

    • Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Technician / Technical Diploma in a relevant subject can be considered for year 1 entry of an undergraduate degree
    • Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
    • Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied

    Undergraduate Advanced Entry

    Students who have completed a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised institution can be considered for advanced entry onto the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme

    If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

    English Program Requirements

    English Qualifications

    Proficiency in English is essential for undergraduate and postgraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English Language qualifications:

    • GCSE/O Level English at grade C or above
    • IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component.

    Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University’s standard requirements. Please see the course page for further information.

    Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.

    Career

    Career Paths

    • Project Manager
    • Media and Marketing Manager
    • Finance Manager
    • Business Development Manager
    • Operations Manager

    Careers and Employability

    Graduate Careers

    The BA (Hons) Sports Business and Management will prepare you to work in a multitude of sports business, management and leadership roles, instilling the skills that will allow you to work within a range of sports businesses. The nature of this degree where you are ‘learning on the job’, means you have 3-years to impress a potential future employer (your club), as well as impress any of their key partners or sponsors.

    You’ll have support in gaining regular placement opportunities, provided by your Club Mentor and an opportunity to reflect upon your development through termly meetings with an Academic Development Officer.

    Possible career paths

    Graduates from this degree could gain employment at professional football clubs, national governing bodies, sports marketing agencies, and in the hospitality industry, business management, logistics, digital marketing, advertising, Sports Business Development, Sport and Leisure Management and Administration, club directorship, sports facilities management, sports agency, sponsorship and commercial management, sport operations management and sports entrepreneurship.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,855 / year

    Sports Business and Management - BA (Hons)

    University of South Wales

    University of South Wales

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Cardiff

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