Sport Management (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport Management (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
Sport is a global and expanding industry offering a range of exciting career opportunities for graduates with a strong understanding of business, finance and management in a sporting context.
Our BSc Sports Management degree is co-taught by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (currently ranked 1st in the world for sports-related subjects) and the School of Business and Economics (one of the UKs leading business schools) to equip you with vital skills in marketing, organisational management, and accounting.
The degree will provide you with a thorough g...
Sport is a global and expanding industry offering a range of exciting career opportunities for graduates with a strong understanding of business, finance and management in a sporting context.<br/><br/>Our BSc Sports Management degree is co-taught by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (currently ranked 1st in the world for sports-related subjects) and the School of Business and Economics (one of the UKs leading business schools) to equip you with vital skills in marketing, organisational management, and accounting.<br/><br/>The degree will provide you with a thorough grounding in the key strategic challenges and opportunities for sport by developing your understanding of sports organisations, governance, policy, marketing and economics.<br/><br/>Optional modules allow you to explore the wider context of sport management as it relates to coaching, leadership, society, physical activity and wellbeing, enabling you to pursue your interests and develop the skills and knowledge sought by graduate employers.<br/><br/>With a strong focus on employability throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to work with Loughborough Sport and our partners on real-world business issues, take advantage our our strong partnerships across sport to secure an optional year-long placement, and put theory into practice alongside elite athletes on campus via our Coach and Volunteer Academy (CVA).<br/><br/>You will also explore the social and policy environment in which sport management takes place, developing your understanding of economics and marketing in sport management, and examining the strategic and organisational elements of sport management.<br/><br/>These experiences prepare our graduates for employment in commercial and non-commercial organisations in development, marketing, operations, brand management, sponsorship strategy and communications across the sport sector, as well as in a variety of management, marketing, finance and accounting roles.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N281
Institution Code
L79
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma will not be acceptable as a stand-alone qualification but will be accepted at DDD overall in conjunction with one A Level at Grade B BTEC in Sport or Sport Science related subjects will not be accepted alongside A Level Physical Education Preferred subjects: Sport, Business
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 6 (A*-B) including 6/B in English Language. Maths grade 5/C GCSE Maths Grade 6 There is no flexibility in this requirement. However, we will consider a grade B in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitable alternative. GCSE English
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus an A Level at grade B. Preferred subjects: Sport, Business
Scottish Advanced Higher
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.
Extended Project
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A Levels at Grades AB Preferred subjects: Sport, Business
A level
A,A,B
AAB No specific subject requirements. In some circumstances we may ask applicants to achieve specific grades in certain subjects.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,500 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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