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BA (Hons) Sports Management

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Sports Management is a undergraduate Sports Science course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Sports Science · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Are you looking for a unique business management degree? If you have a passion for sport, a career in sports management could be your dream job. You don’t need to be a sports enthusiast to pursue this degree. The sports industry is one of the UK’s most dynamic sectors, supporting around 1.3 million jobs and contributing over £63 billion to the economy (Gov UK). Employment in the sector continues to grow across Europe. Our Sports Management BA has been developed in partnership with some of London’s leading sports clubs, agencies and governing bodies, including Queens Park Rangers and the MCC at Lords. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Study in a world-class centre of sporting excellence, with access to our network of partners and sports industry experts, visitors and external speakers - Thanks to excellent industry links, our course is industry-focused, developed with input from leading professional clubs and sporting agencies - Gain industry experience through a work placement with a professional sports club, with opportunities for a placement or study abroad year - Emphasis on real-world learning – you will engage with our sports industry partners, working on real problems set by professionals who work at the cutting-edge of the sports business - Focus on practice-based assessment with flexible final project or a dissertation that allows you to focus and develop an area that interests and inspires you Campus: Marylebone, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Sport and leisure is an increasingly global marketplace, and our practical degree prepares you academically and professionally to hit the ground running. Combine your love of sport with a management degree, giving you transferrable skills to pursue a management career in any sector. You could work directly in the vast array of sports and leisure organisations, from professional sports clubs to leisure management companies. You may find roles in companies or sectors linked to the sports industry. Graduate employers named on the course page: International Olympic Committee, Professional Football Clubs such as Watford FC and Chelsea FC, CAA Eleven, Stats Perform. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Accounting and Finance for Sports Management (Year 1, Core)
• Careers and Professional Development in Sport (Year 1, Core)
• Fundamentals of Event Planning (Year 1, Core)
• Innovative Marketing for Sports Management (Year 1, Core)
• The Business of Sport (Year 1, Core)
• Electives (Year 1, Core)
• Leadership and Performance Management in Sport (Year 2, Core)
• Managing Sport in the Community (Year 2, Core)
• Sports Marketing and the Media (Year 2, Core)
• Entrepreneurial Practice (Year 2, Option)
• The Economics and Finance of Sport (Year 2, Option)
• Digital Marketing Technologies (Year 2, Option)
• Contemporary Issues in Sports Management (Year 3, Core)
• Ethics, CSR and Sustainability in Sport (Year 3, Core)
• Social Media and Digital Innovations in Sport (Year 3, Core)
• Sponsorship and Partnership Management in Sport (Year 3, Core)
• Assessing and Developing Talent (Year 3, Option)
• Creating Entrepreneurial Leadership (Year 3, Option)
• Social Media for Business (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Sports Club Manager or Team Operations Manager
• Event Manager or Tournament Director
• Stadium Operations Manager or Venue Manager
• Sports Marketing Manager or Sponsorship Manager
• Player Agent or Athlete Manager
• Community Sports Development Officer or Youth Programme Manager
• Sports Journalist, Social Media Manager or Digital Content Producer
• Sports Administrator or Governance Officer