BA(Hons)
Sports Business Management

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About this course

  • Entry year: 2012/13
  • Course code: NCF6(A)
  • Applications: UCAS
  • Level: Undergraduate
  • Tariff points: Normally 280 minimum
  • 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) degree aims to provide you with strong academic skills which can be applied to your workplace or lead you into further academic study.

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

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.

Special Features

Study facilities

  • Human Performance Laboratory
  • Sports Academy Centre
  • Sports Rehabilitation Suite
  • Rubber Crumb
  • Power Gym
  • Cardiovascular Gym
  • Sports Pitches
  • Tennis Court
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Nine-Hole Golf Course

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 graduate 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.

Be inspired

Read about Matthew's experience of gaining graduate employment.

Read what being a sports administrator involves.

Useful links

UWE careers - graduate occupations

The UWE careers service provides guidance and support throughout your studies in addition to useful resources, CV checks, career coaching and details of current job vacancies.

Entry

Typical offers

  • Tariff points: Normally 280 minimum
  • 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

Advice on typical offers

In addition to the 'typical offer' given here, please read the general information about entry requirements.

How to apply

Please see the general information about applications.

For further information

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