Sports Management BA (Hons)

<strong>About the course</strong><br/><br/>BA Sport Management is designed for students who want to turn their passion for sport into a professional career. At Roehampton, sport is recognised as a powerful force that brings together human passion, cultural identity, community wellbeing and commercial opportunity. This degree prepares you to manage sport at every level, from grassroots initiatives to global organisations.<br/><br/>The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). This means it aligns with professional standards for Working in the Community and provides industry recognised skills and knowledge. Graduates leave with a CIMSPA endorsed qualification and professional membership, enhancing employability and demonstrating immediate industry readiness.<br/><br/>You will explore leadership, marketing, governance, ethics, business planning and data driven decision making, while developing the confidence to think strategically and communicate effectively across diverse audiences.<br/><br/><strong>What you’ll study</strong><br/><br/>You’ll build a strong foundation in sport management theory and practice, while gaining industry relevant expertise in leadership, business planning, community engagement and data analytics.<br/><br/>Modules offered can vary each year but may include:<br/><br/>• Data Analytics for Sport Management<br/><br/>• Understanding Global Sport<br/><br/>• Sport Business Essentials<br/><br/>• Psychology, Sport and Managing Organisations<br/><br/><strong>How you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/>You will learn through:<br/><br/>• A student centred approach where tutors act as facilitators and collaborators<br/><br/>• Industry aligned modules embedded with CIMSPA professional standards<br/><br/>• Real world assessments such as business plans, consultancy projects and strategic pitches<br/><br/>• A scaffolded learning journey from foundational knowledge in Year 1 to independent professional projects in Year 3<br/><br/>• The option of a one year paid work placement after Year 2 to enhance employability<br/><br/>Your learning experience is inclusive, globally aware, digitally fluent and professionally focused, ensuring you graduate ready for the evolving sport industry.<br/><br/><strong>How you’ll be assessed</strong><br/><br/>Assessment is structured, supportive and professionally relevant.<br/><br/>• Project based coursework and consultancy style reports<br/><br/>• Strategic pitches and portfolio development<br/><br/>• Real world industry challenges, with opportunities to select topics aligned to your interests<br/><br/>• Formative tasks and feedback before major submissions<br/><br/>Across Levels 4 to 6, you will progress from developing core academic skills to producing independent, professional standard projects.<br/><br/><strong>Future opportunities</strong><br/><br/>This degree prepares you for a wide range of roles across the sport sector, including:<br/><br/>• Sports event management<br/><br/>• Venue management<br/><br/>• Community sport development<br/><br/>• Sport marketing and strategy<br/><br/>• Roles within national and international sport organisations<br/><br/>With CIMSPA aligned accreditation and a portfolio of applied work, you will graduate ready to make an immediate impact in the sport industry.<br/><br/><strong>Facilities</strong><br/><br/>You will benefit from:<br/><br/>• Industry connected teaching informed by real sport organisations<br/><br/>• Opportunities to engage with live projects and professional networks<br/><br/>• Placement options to gain paid industry experience<br/><br/>• A supportive academic team with expertise across sport, coaching and management<br/><br/>These experiences ensure you graduate with the skills, confidence and professional judgement to thrive in sport management.