University of East London

Sport Business Management BA (Hons)

University of East LondonStratford Campus, London

Course overview

This course is subject to revalidation. The BA (Hons) Sport Business Management aims to develop your capabilities in technical, supervisory and managerial aspects of sports business. You'll experience the world of sports management in an engaging and real-life way and learn about sport-specific topics.

Focus on developing business and professional skills through good communication. Gain strong consumer insight and an entrepreneurial mindset. Pursue opportunities in the sports business ethically and sustainably With a sports business management degree, you'll be career-ready to work in the dynamic and competitive world of sport business management, whether that be football, athletics, sports journalism or marketing.

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Key highlights

  • Develops technical, supervisory and managerial skills for the sports business
  • Real-life, engaging approach to learning sports management
  • Covers sport-specific topics alongside business and professional skills
  • Builds consumer insight and an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Emphasises ethical and sustainable practice in the sports industry

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Internatio…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Engagement Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • Hardship Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • International Scholarship

    Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).

    Up to £500
  • Postgraduate Alumni Discount

    If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs

Careers this course leads to

  • Sports development officer
  • Sports marketing executive
  • Football club operations coordinator
  • Sports journalist
  • Athletics events manager
  • Sports facility manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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