BSc Honours Sport Business Management with Foundation Year

The BSc (Honours) Sport Business Management with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University is a full-time course that takes 4 to 5 years to finish. It is offered at the Collegiate Campus and focuses on teaching students about the sports industry and its connection to business. Throughout the programme, students learn about key areas such as marketing, finance, and event management, which are essential for working in the sports sector.

Students are required to complete several core modules, including International Strategic Management, Sport Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Finance in Sport. They will learn through various teaching methods like lectures, independent study, and workshops, and will be assessed through coursework and practical projects. Additionally, there is an opportunity for students to take a year-long work placement, which allows them to gain hands-on experience in the industry and improve their chances of finding a job after graduation.

Once they complete their studies, graduates can explore careers in fields like sports consultancy, marketing, and facility management.

Founded in 1843, Sheffield Hallam University was recognised as the Outstanding Entrepreneurial University at the THE Awards in 2021. The university has established partnerships with over 100 institutions around the globe, and it is home to the National Centre of Excellence for Degree Apprenticeships, which boasts the largest collection of degree apprenticeships in the UK.

The university operates across three campuses: City Campus, Collegiate Campus, and London Campus. It is one of the largest universities in the UK, with a community of around 32,000 students. Furthermore, an impressive 95% of graduates find employment or continue their studies within fifteen months of completing their degrees.

Candidates who do not have the standard qualifications but possess relevant work experience may be considered.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need to achieve a minimum of 64 UCAS points. At least 24 of these points must come from one A Level or an equivalent qualification from the BTEC programme.
• Applicants are allowed to submit any of the following qualifications: a DDE grade in A Levels, an MPP grade in a BTEC Extended Diploma, or an overall Pass in T Level.

English Proficiency:

• International students whose primary language isn’t English need to attain a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, with no band score less than 5.5, or provide an alternative qualification recognised as equivalent.

International students enrolling in the Sheffield Hallam University BSc (Honours) Sport Business Management with Foundation Year for the academic year 2025/26 will be charged a tuition fee of £17,155 annually.

If students take a placement year, the tuition fee for that year will be significantly reduced, allowing them to pay a maximum of 20% of the standard charge.

Sheffield Hallam University offers several scholarships to support international students. The Transform Together Scholarships provide a 50% discount on tuition fees for full-time students, while the Events and Leisure Management Dean's Scholarship awards £6,000 to students enrolled in the BSc (Hons) Events and Leisure Management (top-up) course.

For postgraduate students, the GREAT Scholarships give £10,000 off tuition for students from Ghana, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Pakistan who start their programmes in September 2025. Additionally, the Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund provides financial assistance ranging from £50 to £250 for fine art students attending art events in the UK.

The following are potential careers for students who earn a BSc (Honours) Sport Business Management with Foundation Year degree from Sheffield Hallam University:

• Sports Journalist
• Athletic Director
• Sports Agent
• Sales Manager
• Sports Marketing Manager
• Event Coordinator

Applicants can submit their applications for this course through UCAS. Those who require further information or assistance can get in touch with one of our trained counsellors for support.