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University of Portsmouth

UCAS Code: C611 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English and Mathematics at grade C or above/English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above.

About this course

Course option

1year

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Sports management

Sport managers bring business knowledge and commercial expertise to the world of sport.

With a Level 5 qualification – such as an HND or Foundation degree in a subject related to sports or business – and the ambition to work in sport management, you can earn a full Bachelor's degree on this BSc (Hons) Sport Management top-up course.

By developing skills in sports entrepreneurship, management, marketing, analytics and more, you'll graduate with the knowledge, understanding and practical experience for a career in sport management and a range of related sectors.

- Have the chance to take part in research programmes run by internationally recognised sports organisations such as UEFA, the FA and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

- Experience teaching that's driven by current practice and taught by lecturers who have delivered sports management schemes in the community

- Boost your CV, enhance your professional network and share your sporting skill in the local community through our coaching, mentoring and volunteering scheme

- Train and coach within our extensive sports facilities, including a 100-station gym, fitness studios, and a new sports centre featuring a ski simulator, climbing wall and 8-lane swimming pool

**Careers and opportunities**
On this BSc (Hons) Sport Management top-up degree, you'll build your understanding of sport and its role in society across the globe and focus on strategic issues facing the sports industry.

You'll develop transferable skills in marketing, strategic management, digital innovation and analytics and learn how to apply this knowledge to the sports sector, making you a valuable prospect to employers across a range of industries.

You'll also work alongside industry experts to focus on your own professional development, helping you to stand out to and network with potential employers.

**What areas can you work in with a sport management top-up degree?**
When you graduate, you'll be suited to roles in commercial and non-commercial organisations in the sports sector in areas such as:
- marketing

- stadium or event operations

- event management

- product and brand management

- sponsorship strategy

- communications

You could also go into areas outside of the sports industry in roles such as PE teaching (with additional training), sports journalism and business finance.

**Ongoing careers support**
After you graduate, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability Service as you advance in your career.

**Leadership and development**
You'll have the chance to work with our local community to encourage cultural and social development through sports coaching and volunteering.

You'll build invaluable experience within institutions such as clubs, schools and charities.

**Work experience and professional development**
You'll gain insight from industry experts during the Professional Development module. This gives you the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in the industry.

As part of this module, you'll be mentored by members of staff and complete a masterclass series (workshops with academics and industry experts) that examines topics and challenges you'll face as a sport management practitioner.

The masterclass series covers:

- Sport Management Contexts and Methodologies for Practice

- Marketing and Promotion of Sport

- Strategy Development for Sport Management

- Human Resource Management – Considerations for Practice

- The Role of Finance in Sport

- Talent Identification and Development

- Governance and Match Officials

- Mental Health Awareness in Sport

- Sport for Development

- Current Issues in Sport Management

Modules

Year 1

Core modules in this year include: 

- Economics and Finance of Sport (20 credits)
- Human Resources for Sport Management (20 credits)
- Sport Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing (20 credits)
- Strategic Leadership in Sport Management (40 credits)
- Work-Based Learning for Sport Management (20 credits)

There are no optional modules in this year.

Changes to course content:
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.

Therefore, course content is revised and regularly reviewed. This may result in changes being made in order to reflect developments in research, learning from practice and changes in policy at both national and local levels.

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through:

Practical assessments
Client reports
Video submissions
Blog submissions
Infographic submissions
Essays
Portfolios
Presentation slides

You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.

You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

The Uni

Course location:

University of Portsmouth

Department:

Faculty of Science and Health

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

68%
UK students
32%
International students
65%
Male students
35%
Female students
68%
2:1 or above
12%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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After graduation

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Top job areas of graduates

24%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
20%
Managers and proprietors in hospitality and leisure services
9%
Business, finance and related associate professionals

This course sits in a wide group of smaller subjects that don't necessarily have that much in common - so bear this in mind when you look at any employment data. Most graduates took a hospitality, events management or tourism-related course, but there are a group of sports and leisure graduates in here as well who do different things. Events management was the most common job for graduates from this group of subjects, and so it’s no surprise that graduates from specialist events management courses did better last year than many of the other graduates under this subject umbrella - but all did about as well as graduates on average or a little better. If you want to find out more about specific job paths for your chosen subject area, it's a good idea to go on open days and talk to tutors about what previous graduates went on to do, or to have a look at university department websites.

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