Sport Management with Foundation Year

Overview If you want to turn your passion for sport into a career, but don't meet the entry requirements, have taken a break from study, or want extra support to get uni-ready, then this foundation year course is for you.

You'll study for one year through ICP, right here on campus. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

Spend your time developing practical skills in sport management, from events management to entrepreneurship as you learn the knowledge and techniques to start your journey into the industry.

When you've finished, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BSc (Hons) Sport Management.

A guaranteed place Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BSc (Hons) Sport Management with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BSc (Hons) Sport Management

Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university.

Careers and opportunities On this course, you'll explore sport’s role in society and how sports management and development can make sport accessible to all, yet the business skills you'll gain will prepare you for a wide range of careers.

After this foundation year, you'll be able to go on to study BSc (Hons) Sport Management, where graduates go on to work in events, marketing, and the sport sector.

You'll also be able to work in more diverse areas of employment, such as sports law, local government, strategic leadership, consultancy and the charity sector.