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International/EU: £15,860 per year
Course summary
- Learn from the best on a course developed with industry experts.
- Work with well-known organisations on live projects and work placements.
- Gain transferable skills for other industries.
- Have the opportunity to work abroad, depending on external regulations.
This course prepares you to take advantage of the many opportunities resulting from the continuing expansion of the global sport economy. You’ll learn how management and business is applied in the industry by working with a variety of organisations across the sports sector – including sports councils, national governing bodies, such as the English Football Association (the FA) and professional clubs.
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Student View
Watch student Harry Preston talk about what it’s like to study on this course.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
Alongside business and management concepts, you’ll learn about the role of sport in society to achieve a range of objectives. You’ll study modules ranging from the basics of financial management to the strategic positioning of products and services. You’ll also improve your employability skills and develop specialist knowledge of the sports industry.
You learn through
- lectures
- seminars
- tutorials
- project supervision
- demonstration
- workshops
- field trips
- external visits
- placements
Applied learning
Work placements
As a minimum, you’ll complete a six-week work project, though you can always extend this period and complete a sandwich placement if the opportunity arises. We have an established network of local, regional, national and international employers offering a number of placements. We also encourage students to explore opportunities within new and emerging areas of the sports industry.
Live projects
As part of your studies – you’ll have opportunities to engage in a number of industry-related projects – often working with sport organisations to solve problems or explore potential market opportunities. We have three world-class sport-related research centres where you can work on real-life events and projects with the Sports Industry Research Group. Recently students have worked at events such as The Olympic and Commonwealth Games, Wimbledon, The Open, The Ryder Cup and The Henley Regatta.
Networking opportunities
With a superb alumni network and industry ties – as well as opportunities for work placements and research projects – this course offers ample opportunities for networking.
Some of our students take part in the inaugural #SportsPro hackathon, competing with teams from other universities around the world. We also have a series of external speakers who deliver guest lectures and additional talks. Previous speakers have included representatives from leading national governing bodies, sports goods manufacturers, global motorsports and professional clubs, as well as health and fitness organisations and agencies.
While we have strong internal support, we also partner with external organisations, including The Professional Body of Sports Leadership (PBSL).
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- international, regional and national sporting bodies
- professional sports clubs and leagues
- major venue and facility management
- event management
- sports consultancy
- sport-related government agencies
- partnership, sponsorship and marketing
- research and insight
- facility operations and outsourcing suppliers
- local authority and voluntary sector sport
- sports goods manufacturing and retail
The course also enables you to develop the transferable skills needed to pursue graduate roles in general business and other sectors.
Accreditation
This course has been awarded Recognised Degree Status by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Students are able to take advantage of CIM membership and its benefits and complete modules on any or some of the CIM modules if they wish (please contact CIM for current studying membership and assessment fees).
Student success story
In April 2018, 15 students and alumni from Sheffield Hallam travelled to the Gold Coast in Australia to work for 3 weeks at the Commonwealth Games. "This was a once in a lifetime opportunity. I met world famous athletes and developed myself personally and professionally."
George Powdrill, BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management
Student success story
Meet the students behind Sheffield's footballing success
Where will I study?
You study at Collegiate Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
Collegiate campus
Collegiate Campus can be found just off Ecclesall Road, a bustling student district.
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Collegiate library
Collegiate Library can be found just off Ecclesall Road. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
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On this course you’ll work with world-class digital resources and databases to support your learning, including access to sport-specific cases developed by academic colleagues around the world.
Learn more about your department
Find out about the Sports and Physical Activity subject area at Sheffield Hallam University.
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 112
From at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. We accept General Studies. For example:
- CCC at A Level including relevant subject(s).
- MMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ or general studies
GCSE
- English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents*
- Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalents*
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
- An approved Access to HE Diploma in a sport or business related subject. Normally we require 15 of the level 3 credits to be graded at merit.
You also need to demonstrate an ability to
study academic subjects at degree level
- debate topics and issues
- draw on conclusions from written material
- study independently as well as a member of a group
- use computers and technology associated with contemporary teaching, learning and assessment methods
- successfully complete a range of assignments including researched essays and practical examinations
This is normally achieved by completing academic study at level three or above in the last four years.
* GCSE English and mathematics equivalent
- equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
We strongly recommend that you tell us about any long term health conditions or disabilities you may have. This is so we can assess whether we can deliver the course in such a way that you can meet the course requirements and take part without disadvantage. You can contact our University student support staff on 0114 225 3964 (voice and Minicom) and explore any issues you may have.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Developing Management And Leadership Practice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Financial Management In The Sport Industry | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Managing The Sports Business | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Sport Research In Practice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: The Sport And Physical Activity Environment | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Practical |
| Module: Understanding Sport And Physical Activity | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied Professional Development | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Enterprise And Innovation | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Practical |
| Module: Hrm For Sport Managers | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Research Methods In Sport | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Sports Business Marketing | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Event Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Managing The Development Of Sport In The Uk | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Operational Facility Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Management Applications | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Project In Sport | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Strategic Management Of Sport | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Economics And Finance Of Professional Team Sports | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Managing The Development Of International Sport | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Marketing Communications | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Sport, Brands And Culture | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Strategic Facility Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Strategic Management Of Sport Events | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £15,860 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Sport and physical activity courses (PDF, 230.9KB)Legal information
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