BA Sport Business Management

The Birmingham City University BA Sport Business Management course provides the academic knowledge needed to build an exciting professional future within the global sports market, which is valued at over £400 billion and continues to grow significantly. This course combines theory with practical application and draws heavily from experienced sports leaders, covering areas like technology, digital innovation, marketing, events, operations, analytics, and crisis and risk management.

The course also introduces students to management concepts within events and encourages thought on the skills, qualities, and tasks managers perform in various situations to recognise effective event management.

The course also provides insight into the industry through sessions with experts, balancing theory and concepts for application in real-life scenarios. The programme also introduces major business functions and how they operate in different sport business contexts, and is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.

Birmingham City University offers a welcoming and modern learning environment and has invested significantly in state-of-the-art facilities across its campuses, providing students with advanced resources for their studies. These include cutting-edge media studios, simulated healthcare wards, and specialist engineering laboratories.

The institution prides itself on its strong connections with industry, ensuring courses are relevant and graduates are well-prepared for the workplace. With a focus on practical skills and employability, students benefit from a supportive community and opportunities to gain real-world experience. The university provides several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as Arts, Design and Media, Health, Education and Life Sciences, Computing, Engineering and Built Environment, and Business, Law and Social Sciences.

You need to submit a personal statement explaining your reasons for applying to the course and provide other relevant information about your studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. You also have the option to upload their CV to show your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• You need 112 UCAS Tariff points, including A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, BTEC Diploma, T Levels, or International Baccalaureate. 
• A-level equivalent international qualifications are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not your first language, you need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component scoring below 5.5. 
• Other equivalent English language test scores, like TOEFL and PTE, can be submitted.

The tuition fee for international students taking the BA Sport Business Management at Birmingham City University is £17,690 per year.

There are a good number of scholarships available to undergraduate students at Birmingham City University to assist them with their studies. These include the High Achievers' Scholarship, offering £1,000 to those achieving 144 UCAS points or more. The Accelerate Scholarship, also worth £1,000, is available for students from lower-income households. Additional opportunities include Sports Scholarships for high-performing athletes, Music Scholarships and Bursaries from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and the Millennium Point Scholarship for talented STEM students.

Graduates of the BA Sport Business Management course work as:

• Sports Marketing Manager
• Sports Event Organiser
• Sports Operations Manager
• Sponsorship Manager
• Sports Analyst
• Sports Development Officer

Applications for the Birmingham City University BA Sport Business Management programme are submitted directly to the university. Please speak to our experienced advisors for guidance.