Sports Management BA Honours
London, United Kingdom
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
14 Aug 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,600 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* International Deadline | Home Deadline – 4 September
** international | UK: £9,535
Key Summary
Book to attend an Online Open Day to find out more - Undergraduate event on March 21 and Master's event on March 4.
Looking for a business management degree with a difference? The opportunity to work in sports management is a dream for anyone with a passion for sport, but you don’t have to be a sports fanatic to take this degree. One of the most exciting industries, sport and leisure in the UK alone, employs 580,000 people. In 2019, more than a third of those employed in the field of sport in the EU-27 were aged between 15-29.
Developed in partnership with some of London’s leading sports clubs, agencies and governing bodies, including Queens Park Rangers and the MCC at Lords, our BA includes practical, professional work experience with a sports club or agency to get you work-ready.
Top reasons to study with us
- Our location at the heart of the Capital means you will study in a world-class centre of sporting excellence, with access to our network of partners and sports industry experts, visitors and external speakers.
- Thanks to excellent industry links, our course is industry-focused, developed with input from leading professional clubs and sporting agencies.
- Work placement with a professional sports club to develop your skills and enhance your employability, as well as the University’s optional placement or study abroad year.
- Emphasis on real-world learning – you will engage with our sports industry partners, working on real problems set by professionals who work at the cutting-edge of the sports business.
- Focus on practice-based assessment with a flexible final project or a dissertation that allows you to focus and develop an area that interests and inspires you.
Why study this course?
- Fantastic location: Based on our Marylebone Campus in central London, you’ll enjoy the benefits of studying in a major global city.
- Sporting excellence: London has 12 professional football, 2 premiership rugby, 2 country cricket teams and iconic venues like Wembley.
- Transferrable skills: Our degree gives you the skills to pursue a management career in any sector as well as sport and leisure.
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible students.
Sport and leisure is an increasingly global marketplace, and our practical degree prepares you academically and professionally to hit the ground running. Combine your love of sport with a management degree, giving you transferable skills to pursue a management career in any sector.
You could work directly in the vast array of sports and leisure organisations, from professional sports clubs to leisure management companies. You may find roles in companies or sectors linked to the sports industry. This includes sports brands, manufacturers, retailers and distributors, sports consultancies, sports marketing agencies (PR and sponsorship), broadcasting and social media, etc. Some students may continue their studies at the postgraduate level.
Job roles
This course can lead to management careers across the breadth of the sports industry,y including:
- Entertainment and sports centre management
- Event organisation
- Football club/agency management
- Leisure
- Related business operations and administration
- Specialisms in the outdoor/adventure industry (outdoor centre management, outdoor education, nature therapy, adventure tourism)
- Sponsorship and marketing
- Sport and adventure tourism
- Sports administration
- Stadium management
- Teaching and lecturing
- Youth and community development