About this course
- Entry year: 2013/14
- Course code: NCF6(A)
- Applications: UCAS
- Level: Undergraduate
- Tariff points: 280
- Department: Hartpury College
- Campus: Hartpury College
- Duration: Three years full-time
- Delivery: Part-time, full-time
Introduction
It is anticipated that the 2012 Olympic Games and the Olympic legacy will further mobilise the UK's enthusiasm for sport, and have the potential to significantly increase participation at all levels and the medal success of our elite athletes. The aim of these programmes is to embrace this enthusiasm and produce effective and efficient sport managers to work as operational, supervisory and middle managers within the sports industry.
The BA(Hons) Sports Business Management degree aims to provide you with strong academic skills which can be applied to your workplace or lead you into further academic study.
Read more about Jonny, a Sports Business Management student who came to our partner Hartpury College because he had the opportunity to play rugby at the highest level while continuing his studies.
>> Structure
Structure
Content
Some of the modules include:
Year 1
- Pure Business Principles
- Applied Sports Science
- Sport and Physical Activity Development
Year 2
- Applied Business Principles
- Marketing
- Principles of Sports Management
Year 3
- The Sport Industry
- Applied Sports Management
- Vocational Business Experience
Please note this structure is for the full-time course delivery only. For part-time delivery the same modules will be studied over a longer period and the structure will differ.
Teaching and learning
The varied learning experiences available include lectures, field trips, laboratory based practicals, seminars, workshops and an eight week work placement opportunity. You will be assessed via written examinations, multiple choice questions, practical assessments, oral examinations, written assignments, and seminar presentations. First class resources include a human performance laboratory, power gym and fitness centre and rubber crumb all weather surface.
For more details see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
Assessment
Assessment will take place through written examinations, assessed coursework, oral presentations, portfolio and through practical tasks undertaken under controlled conditions.
For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.
>> Features
Careers/further study
Graduates may take up operational, supervisory and middle management roles within the private and public sports sectors in the direct management of health and fitness. Alternative careers include managing sport development programmes services and facilities or small businesses in the sports coaching or conditioning industries.
Graduate destinations
Find out what our graduates are doing six months after graduating- includes examples of careers, employers and further study. Download a PDF from graduation destinations.
Creating employable students
UWE places strong emphasis on employability and skills development at every level. Through work placements, volunteering, study abroad and UWE initiatives which nurture talent and encourage innovation, students gain valuable real world experience and graduate with diverse career opportunities and a competitive place in the job market.
See great graduate prospects for further information.
The UWE careers serviceprovides guidance and support throughout your studies in addition to useful resources, CV checks, career coaching and details of current job vacancies.
>> Entry
Entry
Typical offers
- Tariff points: 280
- GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths and English Language.
- A-level subjects: A minimum of two GCE A levels.
- Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; achievement of level 2 credits in Maths and English Language.
- Baccalaureate IB: 24
Fees
Tuition fees for new Home/EU students studying this course full-time in 2013/14 will be £7450 per year.
Further information can be found on the Hartpury fees page.
How to apply
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