BSc Business Management with Sport
Course overview
The University of Salford offers a three-year BSc Business Management with Sport, an undergraduate programme that combines core business management with specialist sports industry knowledge. Students study topics like sports marketing, event management, and sports finance. The programme also helps students apply their business management skills within the sports sector.
This course includes key modules such as Consultancy for Sports Business, in which students participate in practical projects, and Sports Business Finance: Trends and Analysis, focusing on economic and financial principles relevant to the sports industry. The programme also offers opportunities for internships, allowing students to get practical experience and improve their chances of finding a job in the sports industry. Graduates from this programme could become sports agents, sports marketing managers, or shareholders in some of the biggest teams globally, including those based in the UK.
Learning is achieved through lectures, seminars, and practical workshops. Assessment methods include coursework, presentations, group reports, multiple choice questions, and business pitches. Exams are used less often, mainly when needed for professional accreditation.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements
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Applicants typically need a UCAS Tariff score of 104-112 from their A Levels or equivalent qualifications. This could be achieved with A Level grades of BCC to BBC, with at least two full A Level passes. A BTEC grade of DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) is acceptable, as is an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2. Applicants also need an International Baccalaureate score of 30 points.
English Proficiency
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Applicants whose first language is not English need to show they have a good level of English by taking a test. An IELTS score of 6.0 is accepted, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each part of the test.
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Business Management with Sport from the University of Salford are fit and ready to manage businesses, people, and resources, and handle sport-related cases. Some of the roles they can play include:
- Sports Marketing Manager
- Event Manager
- Sports Development Officer
- Business Analyst (Sports Sector)
- Club or Team Administrator
- Sponsorship or Partnerships Executive
Cost of study
For the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee for international students enrolling in the BSc (Hons) Business Management with Sport degree is £15,720.
Admission
To apply for this course, candidates should use UCAS. For personalised guidance, contact one of AHZ’s counsellors before the application closes.
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