If you have an HND or Foundation degree in a subject related to sports or business and the ambition to work in sport management, you can top up your qualification to a Bachelor's degree on this BSc (Hons) Sport Management (Top-Up) degree.
You'll build your understanding of sport and its role in society across the globe and focus on strategic issues facing the sports industry. You'll develop skills and build your theoretical knowledge in areas including sports entrepreneurship, management, marketing and analytics.
You'll work on your own professional development alongside industry experts, enhancing your CV and giving you the opportunity to network with potential employers.
When you complete the course, you'll have the knowledge, understanding and practical experience for a career in sport management and related sectors.
**What you'll experience**
On this course, you'll:
- Gain skills in marketing, strategic management, digital innovation and analytics and learn how to apply this knowledge to the sports industry
- Have the chance to take part in research programmes run by internationally recognised sports organisations such as UEFA, the FA and the ECB
- Boost your CV, enhance your professional network and share your sporting skill in the local community through our coaching, mentoring and volunteering scheme
- Experience teaching that's driven by current practice and taught by lecturers who have delivered sports management schemes in the community
- Boost your transferable skills such as teamwork, decision making, communication and time management
**Careers and opportunities**
Sport – whether it's contributing to the economy or improving people's health – has an important role in society. Effective sport management is essential for increasing and maintaining participation in sport and physical activity for and uniting public sector, commercial and third sector organisations to achieve common goals.
Therefore, professionals with the skills and knowledge to manage sporting programmes and events effectively are in high demand.
When you graduate, you'll be suited to roles in commercial and non-commercial organisations in the sports sector in areas such as:
- Marketing
- Stadium or event operations
- Event management
- Product and brand management
- Sponsorship strategy
- Communications
You could also go into areas outside of the sports industry in roles such as PE teaching (with additional training), sports journalism and business finance.
**Work experience and career planning**
You'll gain insight from industry experts during the Professional Development module. This gives you the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in the industry.
As part of this module, you'll be mentored by members of staff and complete a masterclass series (workshops with academics and industry experts) that examines topics and challenges you'll face as a sport management practitioner.
The masterclass series covers:
- Sport Management Contexts and Methodologies for Practice
- Marketing and Promotion of Sport
- Strategy Development for Sport Management
- Human Resource Management – Considerations for Practice
- The Role of Finance in Sport
- Talent Identification and Development
- Governance and Match Officials
- Mental Health Awareness in Sport
- Sport for Development
- Current Issues in Sport Management
**Teaching**
You'll learn through a blend of face-to-face sessions and online activities.
Teaching methods on this course include:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- One-to-one tutorials
Course Details - Modules
Strategic Management in Sport – 20 credits
Marketing and Promotion of Sport – 20 credits
Sports Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing – 20 credits
Professional Development – 20 credits
Project – 20 credits
Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed through:
Practical assessments
Client reports
Video submissions
Blog submissions
Infographic submissions
Essays
Portfolios
Presentation slides
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.
You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
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:
C611
Institution code:
P80
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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
A Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent level 5 qualification at Merit or above in a Sport related subject.
Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, industry professional qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies are welcome and considered on an individual basis.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic
54.0
An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)
79.0
79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015.
An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015.
An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE
Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
International
16200.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship
Placement Year and Year abroad:
UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 |
EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)|
International (Non-EU) – £1,800.
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.
For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees
Provider information
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
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