Sports Management (Hons)

Overview

Looking for a business management (Hons) 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.

You will gain an in-depth knowledge of how the industry works. You will also learn to appreciate the internal and external challenges facing sports organisations, such as sustainability, diversity, and the impact of new technologies on sports marketing, management and customer engagement.

Specialist optional modules allow you to tailor your studies to match your interests. They include marketing and management, entrepreneurial enterprise, event management, sustainability, and social media innovation.

Where better to study than a centre of sports excellence? With 12 professional football teams, two premiership rugby team, and two country cricket sides, London is home to iconic sporting venues such as Wembley Stadium, Twickenham, Lord’s Cricket Ground and the Olympic Park in East London.

Careers

Sport and leisure is an increasingly global marketplace, and the practical Sports Management (Hons) degree from University of Westminster prepares you academically and professionally to hit the ground running. Combine your love of sport with a management degree, giving you transferrable 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 postgraduate level.

The University's Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers.

Accreditation

The Sports Management BA Honours is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) with a Graduate Gateway programme status.