BA International Sports Management
Leeds, United Kingdom
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* we encourage you to complete your application as early as possible even if you are completing your undergraduate programme of study
Key Summary
RIASA is the only programme of its kind in the world, offering student-athletes the opportunity to play in a professional UK soccer environment whilst studying for a US/UK dual-accredited degree.
A truly international soccer programme, RIASA allows students to experience new cultures surrounded by like-minded, soccer-obsessed athletes who share the same passion: football. RIASA is the perfect pathway for aspiring soccer players who want to pursue one of the many diverse career paths available within the sporting industry.
Embark on a Life-Changing Journey
Join the world’s only soccer academy offering a dual accredited US/UK degree in International Sports Management.
Play for 9 months
Give yourself the best chance of succeeding by joining the RIASA Undergraduate Programme, where you will train and compete for 9 months of the calendar year.
The soccer programme we offer is perfect for aspiring soccer players or individuals who want to break into the sporting industry.
Professional-standard soccer academy
The RIASA soccer undergraduate programme allows student-athletes to experience a professional academy set-up.
As soon as you join our academy you'll be thrown into intense training sessions and competitive league fixtures that will help you grow on and off the field.
Our coaches are at the top of their game with over 100+ years of coaching experience which enables you to develop each time you step on to the pitch.
Develop yourself culturally
Join a truly international soccer programme that allows you to experience new cultures surrounded by like-minded, soccer-obsessed, students who share the same passion as you: football.
You'll get to travel the UK as we compete against other academies together with opportunities to play in Europe.
UK students who choose to join the RIASA Undergraduate Programme are entitled to a £3,085 chancellor’s scholarship discount. Funding/academic loans are available to both UK & International students.
In partnership with Richmond, The American University in London, the 4-year RIASA Undergraduate Programme is built around the core belief that student-athletes should not have to choose between academics or soccer.
The academic and soccer programme come together to give you the best opportunity to succeed and with the university being the only one in the UK that can award two dual taught degrees, you're going to be unbeatable after you graduate as you look to further your career within the sporting industry.
The undergraduate degree we offer, BA in International Sports Management, is based on the American liberal arts tradition which helps broaden perspective and develops practical skills which are highly appealing to future employers in a global economy.
As a result, you’ll begin the programme with a combination of modules on business and sport, together with topics such as Creative Writing and Scientific Reasoning, to provide a broadened outlook.
The second year has a financial focus on Accounting, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, together with a look at other subjects such as Sports Psychology.
The third and fourth years see a blend of diverse subjects, including Marketing, Nutrition, Legal and Ethical Concepts in Management, Sports Events Planning and Promotion and Sports Journalism.
Along with a wide-ranging choice of electives in the final year, you’ll also have the option to do an integrated internship in Sports Management, extending your knowledge and expertise in a specialist area of your choice.
One programme, two degrees
Join the world’s only soccer programme that can offer you a highly recognisable dual accredited US/UK degree in International Sports Management.
Once graduated, you’ll be unbeatable. You’ll have studied one programme and gained two degrees, which will open the door to more international opportunities.
Develop athletically & theoretically
At RIASA you'll gain a greater understanding of game theory, which you will then be applied in training and match settings.
With guidance from our highly experienced UEFA A & Pro Licensed coaches, you'll be on track for achieving your goals with us here in Leeds.
Give Yourself The Best Chance
Our soccer programme, combined with the top-class degree qualification you will earn from Richmond, The American University in London, will help you embark on a successful and rewarding career within the sporting industry.
Earn your FA Level 1 Coaching badge
The FA Level 1 in Coaching Football, leading to the achievement of the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Football qualification, is the first stepping-stone on the core coaching pathway. It will provide you with an introduction to coaching the game and working with players from under 7 to open age.
Career Paths
Professional Football, Coaching, Sports Management, Sports Promotion, Sales and Marketing
Career Support
We offer career support and advice through our Careers & Internships Office that will assist and guide you in your study choices to make sure you stand out from the crowd when you graduate. Through internships, you will gain business acumen, beneficial work experiences and transferable skills which will give you a competitive advantage in a fast-paced working environment.
