Sport Business Management BSc (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
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Course info

**Course overview**From voluntary organisations to elite global brands and mega events, the business of sport is both unique and dynamic. This course is your way into the industry – offering management expertise shaped for sport.**Why study with us**- We are a market leader in sport education, with a long tradition of sport management in the UK. - Our unique links with a range of professional sports clubs means that our students gain unique insights into working in actual high-performance ...Read more


Course overview

From voluntary organisations to elite global brands and mega events, the business of sport is both unique and dynamic. This course is your way into the industry – offering management expertise shaped for sport.


Why study with us

- We are a market leader in sport education, with a long tradition of sport management in the UK. - Our unique links with a range of professional sports clubs means that our students gain unique insights into working in actual high-performance environments.- A unique course which focusses on giving you a well-rounded understanding of business theory and then develops in to applying it in the real-world sporting landscape.


What you'll do

- You’ll have the option of work placement opportunities to build vital industry experience, as well as the chance to study abroad for up to a year – potentially in the USA, Singapore or Spain.- You’ll learn from a team of research-active academics – experts in a range of sporting topics, with a wealth of leadership experience.- In your final year, you’ll have the chance to focus on your interests, with a professional project, research project or dissertation.


Accreditations

- This course is aligned with the Entry and General Management professional standards outlined by CIMSPA, the professional development body for the UK's sport and physical activity sector. As a member, you will be entitled to attend seminars and meetings and learn from industry professionals. The Health and Fitness pathway on the course allows students the option to meet professional standards in Gym Instruction, Personal Training, Health Navigator and Working with People with Long Term Conditions.


Future careers

Our BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management degree can create career opportunities across the global sporting landscape – helping you develop skills and experience for a range of management roles. We have strong national and international links across the sport and fitness industry, including professional clubs like Preston North End and Wigan Warriors.

WUSCA ranking:
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26/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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20th
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87th
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100 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
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90%
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£17,000
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What students say
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Jack
26 Feb 24

My course is very interesting and allows me to balance university work and my social and working life well during the first year. I am also very happy with the careers support..Read more

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Ashish
23 Jan 24

The best thing is that like the teaching staff was very very helpful and very kind to there students. And the worst thing i don't think..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D* - D*D Grades / Points required

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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104 to 112 UCAS points at A2

104 to 112 UCAS points

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104 to 112 UCAS points

104 to 112 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects

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Business Studies
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11%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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J
Jack
26 Feb 24
Sport Business Management BSc (Hons)
My course is very interesting and allows me to balance university work and my social and working life well during the first year. I am also very happy with the careers support...
Read more
A
Ashish
23 Jan 24
Sport Business Management BSc (Hons)
The best thing is that like the teaching staff was very very helpful and very kind to there students. And the worst thing i don't think...
Read more
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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international university that offers students progressive, modern learning pathways....

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