Sports Management BA (Hons) / FdA

4.3
13 reviews
  • 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

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in GBP:

£ 9,250

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • 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

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

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

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Reviews

4.3
fantastic
  • Familiarity with the language helps a lot, thanks for everything, I had a great time, thanks to all.
    |
  • It was enjoyable but I was expecting more.
    |
  • 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.
    |
100%
4.3
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

ANTONIO ALCOCER

5.0
28/09/2018
What I would highlight: Familiarity with the language helps a lot, thanks for everything, I had a great time, thanks to all.
What could be improved: Great course.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Former Student

3.5
13/09/2017
What I would highlight: It was enjoyable but I was expecting more.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Wadzanai Mushonga

4.5
13/08/2017
What I would highlight: 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.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Kane Remeke

3.0
20/07/2017
What I would highlight: Liked the whole course. took part in some good placements which uni gave me a good opportunity for. But the wifi is terrible and library is ancient.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Ria Kantaria

4.5
19/07/2017
What I would highlight: My experience at uni has been excellent.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

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

YEAR 1

Core Modules
  • Brand U
  • Coaching for Performance and Management
  • Finance and Economics of Sport
  • Sport and Society Research
YEAR 2

Core Modules
  • CWG 2022
  • Digital Media and Marketing
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Managing and Leading People
Optional Placement module
  • Work Placement
YEAR 3

Core Modules
  • Strategic Global Event Management
Option Group must include 1 research module
  • 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

Fee - A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

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

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in GBP:

£ 9,250