BA Sport Business

Liverpool John Moores University’s BA (Hons) Sports Business is a three-year programme that combines theory with application to prepare students for careers in the sports industry. This course looks at topics such as how sports are promoted, online media in sports, starting your own sports business, getting sponsorship, and the legal aspects of sport. It focuses on the business side of sports, from local clubs up to professional leagues.

Students gain experience through projects with major sports organisations, including the Premier League heavyweights like Liverpool FC and Everton FC. The programme also focuses on employability through work placements, internships and live client briefs through the Liverpool Business Clinic, giving students the chance to apply their knowledge in practical settings.

During this course, students learn through lectures, seminars, internships, individual support sessions, and both online and in-person activities. Their progress will also be checked through different methods, including writing reports, case studies, giving presentations, portfolios, and taking part in simulated business activities.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a government-funded research university in Liverpool, England. It became a university in 1992 and took its name from Sir John Moores, who started the Littlewoods shops. LJMU has over 25,000 students from more than 100 countries and offers undergraduate courses in five main departments. LJMU also launched the world's first degree in Sports Science in 1975, and its School of Sports and Exercise Science is now well-regarded globally, ranking sixth in the world according to the QS Rankings in 2024.

Grade Requirements

• Candidates need between 112-128 UCAS points, with A-level grades ranging from BBC to ABB. An Access to HE Diploma of 112 UCAS points, and BTEC Level 3 grades between DMM and DMM are also considered.

English Proficiency

• For international students, an IELTS overall score of 6.0 is considered. This means that in each of the different parts of the test (listening, reading, writing, and speaking), applicants should score at least 5.5.

International students interested in the BA Sport Business programme at Liverpool John Moores University should expect to pay £17,750 for full-time study in the 2025/26 academic year. For those who prefer the optional placement year, they will pay £3,830.

International students who want to study the BA Sport Business course at Liverpool John Moores University can find financial support to help with their tuition fees and living expenses. For instance, there's the International Achievement Scholarship, which can provide up to £4,000. If you pay your deposit for your tuition fees by a certain date and you're funding your studies yourself, you might be eligible for an Early Payment Discount of £500. If you're a talented athlete competing at a high level, you could also apply for a Sports Scholarship.

People who finish the BA in Sport Business from Liverpool John Moores University often find jobs in the sports industry. Some of the promising roles they can work include:

• Sports Marketing Executive
• Sponsorship Manager
• Event Manager
• Club Development Officer
• Commercial Executive in Sport
• Sports Business Analyst

International students enrolling in the BA (Hons) Sport Business degree should contact one of AHZ’s counsellors for individual help with their UCAS application.