The global sports sector continue to grow at a phenomenal rate and demand for business graduates to support this burgeoning industry is increasing, creating a flourishing job market for suitably qualified graduates with the skills and experiences gained studying a BA (Hons) Sport Management and Leadership.
Students on the degree programme explore a variety of disciplines aimed at all levels from elite to grass roots including digital media, applied marketing, PR, brands, sports management, leadership and sports events management including others.
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The global sports sector continue to grow at a phenomenal rate and demand for business graduates to support this burgeoning industry is increasing, creating a flourishing job market for suitably qualified graduates with the skills and experiences gained studying a BA (Hons) Sport Management and Leadership.<br/><br/>Students on the degree programme explore a variety of disciplines aimed at all levels from elite to grass roots including digital media, applied marketing, PR, brands, sports management, leadership and sports events management including others. <br/><br/>Employability and enterprise are key elements of this programme. As such, you will complete 120 hours of placement in your second year and have access to a range of opportunities to engage in work-related learning so that you can put theory into practice, develop professional networks and increase your social capital.<br/><br/>The University of Northampton works with a number of the regions sporting bodies including Northampton Saints, Northampton Steelbacks Cricket, Silverstone Racing, Northampton Town FC, N Sport and Northampton rowing amongst many others. <br/><br/>Our key contacts with local community sports club also provide an excellent base for students to learn and develop their sport business skills on a regular basis. We continually liaise and engage at a senior level with the sports business industry to ensure the programme is as cutting-edge as possible.<br/><br/>**By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:**<br/>- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. <br/><br/><br/>- Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits). <br/><br/><br/>- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2024 - and we wont ask for a deposit for September 2024**<br/><br/><br/>- Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.<br/><br/><br/>- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.<br/><br/><br/>**The Northampton Employment Promise**<br/>- We’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.<br/><br/>✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information<br/>✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Waterside Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CN69
Institution Code
N38
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff112 Scottish HigherB,B,B,B Access to HE DiplomaM:30 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme25 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H4 Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)DMM Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications ASAccepted towards tariff requirements OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaAccepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM Scottish Advanced HigherC,C,C Individual Advanced Highers can be accepted with Scottish Highers towards tariff requirements Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM2,M3,M3 Extended ProjectAccepted towards tariff/grade requirements Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaAccepted towards tariff/grade requirements Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)Accepted towards tariff requirements Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)Accepted towards tariff requirements Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted towards tariff requirements OCR Cambridge Technical CertificateAccepted towards tariff requirements Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted towards tariff requirements OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaAccepted towards tariff requirements OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary DiplomaAccepted towards tariff requirements OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateAccepted towards tariff/grade requirements AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)Accepted towards tariff requirements AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)DMM AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements A levelB,C,C T LevelPass (C and above) |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |