Sports Management BA (Hons) / FdA
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Familiarity with the language helps a lot, thanks for everything, I had a great time, thanks to all.
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It was enjoyable but I was expecting more.
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It has been amazing, I've learnt a lot. Definitely, having a theoretical aspect that you can apply in practical sessions is the best. Lecturers are very passionate about their subjects.
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Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
*Indicative price
Original amount in GBP:
£ 9,250
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
3 Years
Sport is big business. More people than ever before now understand how an active lifestyle is linked to good physical and mental health, and are prepared to spend their income and leisure time on sports-related activities. Our Sports Management degree course will give you the practical skills you need to make the most of business opportunities in this exciting sector, both at home and abroad.
Sports Management offers a wide variety of employment opportunities, from working for national governing bodies or managing leisure facilities and sports events to sports marketing and commercial development. Our course features distinct learning pathways relating to four key career areas – Leadership and Management, Marketing and Communications, Research or Planning and Performance – ensuring you gain the range of skills vital for success in your preferred field.
Supported by cutting-edge facilities, our Sports Management course gives you the chance to put learning into practice through a variety of residential visits in the UK and overseas, as well as an optional paid 48-week placement. The course also carries industry accreditation and recognition from key bodies including the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) and Chartered Management Institute (CMI), while we are also a higher education partner of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), providing you with free student membership and access to their employer database.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
Career opportunities
Sports marketing manager
Business development manager (sport)
Sports strategy officer
Fitness centre manager
Sports development officer
Event manager
A-levels: An A-level grade profile of BCC-CCC.
BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of DMM-MMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.
Why should I choose this course?
RESIDENTIAL VISITS – Explore real-world examples of effective sports management on residential trips paid for by the University – previous destinations have included Rome, Berlin and Switzerland
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Choose from bespoke research options and four distinct study pathways geared towards the career areas that interest you most
WORK PLACEMENT (BA only) – Take on an optional 48-week paid placement to experience the industry first-hand – and you won’t incur any tuition fees during your placement year
INDUSTRY APPROVED – We are a CIMSPA higher education partner and our course is accredited by the DMI and CMI, offering you enhanced industry recognition and additional benefits (e.g. CMI Level 5 leadership qualification, CIMSPA membership on enrolment)
TEAM SCOTLAND PARTNERSHIP – Our University will be the home for Team Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, offering exciting opportunities for our students to work with the team and its athletes
Reviews
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Familiarity with the language helps a lot, thanks for everything, I had a great time, thanks to all.
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It was enjoyable but I was expecting more.
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It has been amazing, I've learnt a lot. Definitely, having a theoretical aspect that you can apply in practical sessions is the best. Lecturers are very passionate about their subjects.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
ANTONIO ALCOCER
Former Student
Wadzanai Mushonga
Kane Remeke
Ria Kantaria
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 13 years
Subjects
- Coaching
- Psychology
- Fitness
- Teaching
- Economics
- Healthy Lifestyle
- Sports Safety
- Health
- Management
- Research
Course programme
Core Modules
- Brand U
- Coaching for Performance and Management
- Finance and Economics of Sport
- Sport and Society Research
Core Modules
- CWG 2022
- Digital Media and Marketing
- Investigative Journalism
- Managing and Leading People
- Work Placement
Core Modules
- Strategic Global Event Management
- Management, Leadership and Coaching
- Research Project - Primary
- Research Project - Secondary
- Sport and eSports Marketing
Teaching and assessment
Teaching
In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January) for each level/year of this course.
- Level 4
- Level 5
- Level 6
Assessment
Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
- Coursework – 55%
- Practical assessment – 40%
- Written examinations – 5%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.
Additional information
International students
If you are an international student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.
If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.
Sports Management BA (Hons) / FdA
*Indicative price
Original amount in GBP:
£ 9,250