Sport Management BSc (Hons)

Sport is a rapidly expanding global business. Our unique BSc Sport Management degree will prepare you for a career in this exciting industry.<br/><br/>Immerse yourself in a dynamic programme that blends theory with real-world experience. With a diverse range of courses on offer throughout your time on the programme, BSc Sport Management equips you with the tools you need to transform your passion for sport into a lifelong profession.<br/><br/><strong>What you will learn</strong><br/><br/>In the course of studying sport management, you will learn about:<br/><br/><br/>* the principles of management at operational and strategic levels<br/><br/><br/>* policy and governance across and within the sports industry<br/><br/><br/>* the value and purpose of sport in society<br/><br/><br/>* the role of marketing and communication in sport<br/><br/><br/>* the social, cultural and economic importance of sport<br/><br/><br/>* the intersections between sport and technology<br/><br/><br/>* a range of contemporary and global issues in sport<br/><br/><br/>* the relationship between sport and other industries, including health, education, and tourism and heritage<br/><br/><br/>* a range of research methods and traditions<br/><br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* The University benefits from strong connections with a range of major sports organisations. These provide excellent placement opportunities and guest speakers to enhance your learning.<br/><br/><br/>* Deepen your understanding of sport management in practice during professional placement in Year 2 with a local, national, or international sports organisation.<br/><br/><br/>* You can choose to study abroad in Year 3.<br/><br/><br/>* We have state-of-the-art research equipment and excellent facilities, including a specialised building in the city centre with sports biomechanics and exercise physiology labs.<br/><br/><br/>* Many of our students have managed to combine studying with successful sporting careers. Professional athletes who have studied with us include:<br/><br/><br/>* Sir Chris Hoy, Olympic gold medallist<br/><br/><br/>* Kelly Brown, former Scotland Rugby Captain<br/><br/><br/>* Sarah Adlington, Commonwealth gold medallist<br/><br/><br/>* Grace Reid, Olympic diver<br/>