Sport Management
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Study a programme that's accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), and has recognised degree status awarded by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). We are the only Sport Management degree in the country to have dual industry CMI accreditation and CIM endorsement • Gain guaranteed work placement hours on matchdays and non-matchdays at our professional football club partner Derby County FC • Be awarded a L5 Diploma in Management and Leadership from the CMI (subject to passing required components). No additional costs or assessments.
We are the only Sport Management undergraduate degree in the country offering this • Gain an exemption from the CIM Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Professional and Digital Marketing as we have recognised degree status • Experience real-world learning with various sport organisations including Derby Rugby Club, Pastures Golf Course and Moorways Sport Village and Water Park • Stay active during the summer through volunteering opportunities at our partner Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and endorsed by CIM
- Guaranteed matchday placement hours at partner Derby County FC
- Earn a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
- Exemption from CIM Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Marketing
- Real-world learning with Derby Rugby Club and Moorways Sport Village
- Summer volunteering at partner Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
- A-level: BCC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
- BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Sports development officer
- Sport facility manager
- Sports marketing executive
- Club operations manager
- Sports events manager
- Leisure centre manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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