Sport Business Management

Leeds Beckett University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Hospitality, leisure, and tourismEvents management

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

About this course

Gain an understanding of the economic, legal, and media issues around sport. This course will prepare you for a career in sports business management.

Blend your passion for sport with business management expertise and real-world leadership skills.

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Examine key business areas, including marketing, finance, economics, enterprise, strategy and events management, and their relationship with sport

  • Study digital analytics and gain key skills that support today's global businesses

  • Learn about the increasing professionalisation of sport and investigate the requirements of governance

  • Explore how the changing needs of the consumer have transformed sport into one of the most lucrative industries in the world

  • Recognise and seize new and exciting opportunities in broadcasting, licensing and merchandising

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    Industry links We work closely with organisations such as Leeds City Council, Leeds Rhinos and the Rugby Football League. The organisations have offered full-time employment to many of our students following their work placements.

    Employability prospects Each year we host an employability fair where you’ll be able to speak directly with employers from major leading organisations from the world of sports business.

    Sport volunteering opportunities We offer a sport volunteering programme for anyone with an interest in sport. We have numerous opportunities with organisations such as West Yorkshire Sport, Kirklees Active Leisure, the Rugby Football League, Leeds City Council and Camp Leaders USA.

    Study abroad You may also have the chance to travel and study abroad through our exchange programme with partner universities in Australia, America, Canada and Europe.

    International recognition We’ve been ranked in the top 100 institutions in the world for Sports-Related Subjects in QS’s World University Rankings by Subject. QS are an international higher education benchmarking agency.

    Why study Sport Business Management at Leeds Beckett University...

  • 93% of students on BA (Hons) Sport Business Management were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*

  • Work placement opportunities - start building your professional networks and put your learning into practice

  • Sport volunteering opportunities - which have previously included the Olympics, World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games

  • Sandwich year option – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience

  • Annual employability fair - connect directly with employers

    National Student Survey 2024*

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3431 Sports players
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Hospitality, leisure, and tourism, Events management

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    Leeds Beckett University

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