Sport Management (with Foundation Year option) BSc (Hons)

Why study BSc (Hons) Sport Management at BU?

  • Blending academic and practical elements, this course will support you to become a critically informed and well-rounded graduate, ready to manage, influence and lead in the world of work
  • Develop a detailed understanding of sport, management, marketing, leadership, finance and business principles, with an appreciation of their complex global social contexts
  • Gain varied practical experience from course placement options providing you with fantastic opportunities to put your learning into practice and make professional connections
  • We have developed an international reputation in the management of sport, events and physical activity, and continue to shape sport research, policy and practice
  • Our range of collaborative projects with local and international partners, provide opportunities for you to engage in educational, research and work activities with our global partner institutions across the world
  • You'll be career-ready with 94% of our graduates in employment or further studies, fifteen months after graduating.

Course accreditations

  • We are accredited by the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE), this accreditation acknowledges the content of this course is industry-relevant, preparing students to graduate career-ready
  • We are recognised by The Charted Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)
  • Our Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.

Unit accreditations

  • Our Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership (and access to resources and services) and means that when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI L5 Certificate in Management and Leadership qualification in addition to your Bachelor's degree

Sport scholarships

If you’re passionate about sport and you’re a high-performing sport athlete with the desire to continue developing your talents whilst you’re studying, then have a look at our BU Sport Scholarships which are available to help support you financially. Assistance is provided for coaching, equipment, competition entry fees, travel expenses and/or support services.

BSc (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
3 - 5 years Duration
N290/N291 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

For September 2025 entry104-120 UCAS tariff points form a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. 

T Levels - Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).

Required subjects: all subjects considered.

Foundation year entry requirements for September 2025 entry: 48-72 UCAS tariff points.

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