Sport Business

Course Summary

The sports sector is growing at a phenomenal rate and demand for experts to support this burgeoning industry is increasing, creating a flourishing job market for suitably qualified graduates with a BA (Hons) in Sport Business. This programme is designed to fit industry needs and is facilitated through working partnerships between LJMU staff, students and external employers and subject specialists. The programme explores a variety of subjects and disciplines including: marketing, sponsorship and PR, sports management, sports digital media, sports events, grassroots and elite sport. Employability and enterprise are key elements of this programme. As such, you will have access to a range of opportunities to engage in work-related learning so that you can put theory into practice, develop professional networks and increase your graduate skill set. LJMU has links with over 450 different employers in the North West alone and the Sport Business programme work with these employers to develop work placement and project opportunities across all levels of the degree. The university has partnerships with Liverpool Football Club and Everton Football Club and we had students undertake placements in both this year. We are also actively involved with Merseyside County Sport Partnership, National Governing Bodies of Sport and Liverpool City Council. Our key contacts with local community sports club provide an excellent base for students to learn and develop their sport business skills on a regular basis. We continually liaise and engage at a senior level with the sports business industry to ensure the programme is as cutting-edge as possible.

Course Details - Modules

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework. A variety of assessments are used to support student learning and progression. These will include: •authentic case studies •reports •pitches and presentations •theoretical essays •reflective portfolios •project evaluations Within all modules, formative feedback is embedded to provide stepping stones for development. A variety of feedback mechanisms are used which include: face-to-face, audio, written, peer and self-feedback.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 7R21

Institution code: L51

Campus Name: Liverpool John Moores University

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 4

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Minimum number of A Levels required: 2 Subject specific requirements: It is expected that applicants have studied at least one relevant subject. Is general studies acceptable? Yes Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications Average A Level offer: BBC Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20

We are looking for students who are genuinely interested in sport and have the potential to make a difference to the sports industry. Applicants should be able to communicate effectively both orally and in their written work and possess the self-discipline to manage their time and tasks effectively while at LJMU. Please contact the University if you have any questions regarding the relevance of your qualifications.

Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Further information: Access programme must have been taken in a relevant subject area, minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points

International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Additional information: 112 UCAS Tariff points

Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Extended diploma subjects / grades required: DMM in a relevant subject area is required if no other level 3 qualifications are taken

Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Grades / subjects required: 112 UCAS points from a minimum of 5 subjects

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/ English • Functional skills level 2 in Maths/ English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 72%

Go onto work and study: 96%

Fees and funding

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
International	16100.0	Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Full-time industrial placement year fee for home students: £1850 per annum. Full-time industrial placement year fee for international students: £3650 per annum. All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval. The above fees are for 2021/22. Fees for 2022/23 are to be provided.

Provider information

Egerton Court (Headquarters)
2 Rodney Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Liverpool
L1 2UA