An Integrated Foundation Stage starts your degree studies with a year spent learning the skills required to progress onto a full honours degree. Alongside an introduction to Sport Business Management, you will develop valuable study skills, communication, team work and problem-solving techniques which help to build your confidence and prepare you for the rest of your course.

Combine your passion for sport with developing business management expertise and graduate a step ahead of the competition with a professional sports-industry placement.Sport has never had a higher profile with international sporting events, recreational activities and competitive sport prioritised on political agendas. On this course, you’ll learn the core business management themes from the perspective of the sports sector including: marketing, finance, facility operations, project and event management as well as how to manage people.You’ll learn from sports industry experts and will have the opportunity to go on field trips to sporting venues to help develop your understanding of management challenges through real-life case studies (additional costs may apply, see course web page for details). Fundamental to the course will be the industry experience you will gain from a professional placement – previous students have benefited from opportunities with Huddersfield Town Football Club, Sussex Sharks Cricket Club, Gloucestershire Football Association, Mark Johnston Racing, IronmanUK, Gullivers Sports Travel, Barbury Shooting School, Ibis Golf and Country Club (Florida) and O’Neil Surf Academy (New Zealand) amongst many others.

At University of Gloucestershire, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:

– if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply).

– we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.

– whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life. Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.

Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course*.*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.