Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport Business Management course at Coventry University.
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B,B,C
Specific A Level subjects not required
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Coventry University. These students are taking Sport Business Management or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | C |
| Psychology | D |
| Sociology | B |
| Physical Education | D |
| Product Design | C |
UCAS code: N285
Here's what Coventry University says about its Sport Business Management course.
PLEASE NOTE this course currently appears in the UCAS application tool under it's old title 'Sport Management'. The course title will revert to Sport Business Management once your application is submitted to Coventry University.
Explore how your passion for sport can be applied to the world of business through real-world projects, input from industry professionals and opportunities to build valuable connections.
If you’re aiming for a business career in the sports industry, this course can help you gain practical experience, get guidance from industry professionals and develop relevant skills for opportunities in this field.2
The course aims to help you:
discover how sport organisations make strategic decisions in a fast-paced, global industry
explore real industry challenges using insights from guest speakers, employer case studies and collaborative work
build professional skills and benefit from opportunities to connect with industry as you prepare for your future career.
Why study this course
Strong industry connections: our annual Practitioner Insight Conference and guest speakers, including alumni, offer real-world insight into the sport business world.
Practical, applied learning: explore real-world sport and event business challenges through practical assignments, developing skills that employers value.
Tailored final-year project: in your final-year Applied Project module, you can choose to do a research dissertation, consultancy-style investigation or business simulation. You can choose what aligns with your interests and career goals.
Professional development opportunities: optional work placements and international study/placements give you the chance to gain further real-world experience and enhance your CV.
Sport-specific business expertise: from PR and media to operations, talent representation and strategy, your modules apply core business theory directly to the sport and events industries.
Source: Coventry University
There are a few options in how you might study Sport Business Management at Coventry University.
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6 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Management
Location
Main Site | Coventry
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sports management
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
This course has a common first year
The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.
If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).
Common first year courses?
Advertising and Digital Marketing BA (Hons) Business Administration BBA Business and Human Resources Management BA (Hons) Business and Marketing BA (Hons) Business Management BA (Hons) Enterprise and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) Event Management BA (Hons) International Business Management BSc (Hons) Marketing BA (Hons)
Modules: Marketing, Digital and Social Media - 30 Credits People and Organisations - 30 Credits Analytics for Decision Making - 30 Credits Responsible Management, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship - 30 Credits
Year Two In year two, you will continue to develop the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt. We do this by embedding the following four principles into the curriculum and developing your:???
Technical skills – digital fluency, backed with the right academic knowledge?? Study skills – to be an adaptive, independent and proactive learner?? Professional skills – to have the behaviour and abilities to succeed in your career?? Global awareness – the beliefs and abilities to be a resilient, confident and motivated global citizen??
Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placement or study abroad years usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
If you choose to do a work placement or study abroad year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.
Whilst we would like to give you all the information about our placement/study abroad offering here, it is often tailored for each course every year and depending on the length of placement or study abroad opportunities that are secured. Therefore, the placement and study abroad arrangements vary per course and per student. Request further information about going on a placement or study abroad year.
Final Year Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two.
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Assessment methods include:
Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual Assignments
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
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1 year ago
literally the biggest waste of time and money. all the good courses are full so good luck getting a place, all the arts courses are extremely underfunded and extremely politically charged. I've met multiple young people like me who have multiple jobs. wasted 36k, just get an apprenticeship
1 year ago
The student union is active but they are not very accommodating
1 year ago
The campus life is amazing . There are alot of events and activities that can be done.
1 year ago
The cost of living is not that high as most of this area is filled with students but the university fee is high
1 year ago
I recieved a lot of help from my lectures in the beginning and till now as they try to accommodate you as best as they can.
1 year ago
The facilities are amazing. The classes are well equipped and the library and hub is amazing.
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Coventry University students who took the Sport Business Management course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
90%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
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Learning opportunities
90%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
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Assessment and feedback
88%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
87%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
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Academic support
94%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
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Organisation and management
88%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
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How well organised is your course?
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Learning resources
85%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
77%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
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Student voice
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
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Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
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See who's studying at Coventry University. These students are taking Sport Business Management or another course from the same subject area.
The Sport Business Management course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Coventry University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
50%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
72%
In work, study or other activity
71%
Say it fits with future plans
51%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Caring personal services
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from Coventry University graduates who took Sport Business Management - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£32.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Sport Business Management.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Students are talking about Coventry University on The Student Room.
We are a forward-looking, modern university with a proud tradition as a provider of high-quality education and a focus on applied research.
Our students benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in all academic disciplines including health, design and engineering laboratories, performing arts studios and computing centres. We have been chosen to host three national Centres of Excellence in Teaching and Learning which has enabled us to invest substantial sums of money in health, design and mathematics.
Our city-centre campus is continually developing and evolving, and we have plans for further investment in it over the next few years. We are a major presence in Coventry, which contributes to the city's friendly and vibrant atmosphere and also enables us to foster successful business partnerships.
Through our links with leading-edge businesses and organisations in the public and voluntary sectors, our students are able to access project and placement opportunities that enhance their employability on graduation.
Come and see for yourself what it’s like to live and learn at our campus in the heart of Coventry. Chat to our staff and students to discover more about our courses. Explore our campus and accommodation. Speak to our support teams to find out more about the help available to you to make the most of your time with us. At our Open Days you can park for free and lunch is on us!
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