BA Sport Business Management High Performance Leadership

The BA Sports Business Management (High Performance Leadership) programme at the University of Gloucester enables students to develop skills in managing sports events, facilities, and people, as well as capitalising on business opportunities in the sports industry, with a focus on high-performance leadership.

This 3-year programme takes students through the fundamentals of sports business as well as community sports provisions. They will learn why sports are important and examine policies and protocols that govern the industry.

The BA in Sports Business Management (High Performance Leadership) at the University of Gloucester will develop students’ critical and creative thinking through interactive lectures and seminars. Students participate in discussion-based tasks, such as analysing case studies or applying newly learned theories to real-world projects.

The University of Gloucestershire is a well-established institution recognised for its commitment to student employability, sustainability and real-world experience. It offers modern and dynamic undergraduate and postgraduate courses focused on applied learning, industry connections and impactful research. The university provides a supportive learning environment, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future careers.

• Applicants must submit a personal statement highlighting their reason for the programme, along with letters of recommendation and academic transcripts.

• A relevant academic/employer reference may also be required.

• Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements

• 104 UCAS tariff points with qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels. The typical grade requirement is BBB-BBC BCC.

• BTEC Extended Diploma: The typical grade range is DDD-DDM.

• Mature applicants (above 21) may not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school-leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses.

English Proficiency:

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5 (or a 5.5 in each section).

For international students enrolling in the Sports Business Management (High Performance Leadership) at the University of Gloucester, the tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic session are set at 17,425. Students should note that these fees are subject to annual review.

The University of Gloucestershire offers several scholarships and bursaries to international students to help fund their studies.

Undergraduate Taught Merit Scholarship:

This merit scholarship of £7,500 is for self-funded international tuition fee-paying students studying full-time. Undergraduate programmes. This is a tuition fee waiver designed to reward academic excellence a strong creative portfolio or relevant work experience (where required).

Graduates of the BA Sports Business Management (High Performance Leadership) at the University of Gloucester can pursue various career opportunities, including:

• Sports Operations Manager
• Athlete Development Manager
• Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Manager
• Sports Consultant
• Sports Events Coordinator
• Sports Recruitment Consultant

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.