BSc Sport Business Management
Course overview
The BSc Sport Business Management at the University of Lancashire is an undergraduate degree designed for students who want to work in the business side of sport. The course explores management, finance, strategy, operations and economics within the sport sector. Students learn how sport organisations operate, how brands and events are managed and how business skills apply to sport. By the end of the degree, graduates are prepared for roles in sport business, event management, marketing and sports operations. The full-time programme is taught at the Preston campus.
In the early years, students study core business management topics such as marketing, finance, operations, strategy, and sports business contexts. In later years, they move on to specialised modules such as global sport branding, sponsorship, sport operations, sport economics, and a significant project or dissertation. The programme also offers work experience opportunities and links with sports organisations, enabling students to gain real-world insight. Students are taught through lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical tasks focused on sports business. Assessment methods include written assignments, exams, presentations, business reports, and a capstone project.
Entry requirements
A satisfactory Criminal Records and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/Disclosure and Barring Service) declaration is required for this course.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants typically need around 104-112 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent) from A-Levels, BTEC or other Level 3 qualifications. Subjects such as business, sport studies, economics, or similar are helpful.
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Applicants must also hold GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
English Proficiency:
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International students are usually required to show English language competence with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no section below 5.5.
Scholarships
Articulation Scholarship
We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.
Up to £2,000Excellence Scholarship
£3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.
Up to £3,500Family Loyalty Scholarship
Value: £2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000Franchise Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000International Bursary
An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.
Up to £1,000INTO Scholarship
Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.
Up to £2,000MBBS Excellence Scholarship
£10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).
Up to £10,000ONCampus Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold
The Medivet Hardship Fund
A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.
Up to £300Women in STEM bursary
Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Sport Business Management from the University of Lancaster can work across many areas of the sport business world. Possible job roles include:
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Sport Marketing Manager
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Event Manager (Sport Events)
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Sponsorship and Brand Manager
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Sports Operations Manager
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Sport Facility Manager
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee to study BSc Sport Business Management in the University of Lancashire for international students is £17,325 for full-time study.
Admission
Applications for the University of Lancashire BSc Sport Business Management course are made through UCAS. If you need help, feel free to reach out to our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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