Overview

You will gain practical experience through industry placements and partnerships, including exclusive opportunities to help enhance your employability.

On this (Hons) Sports Business Management course at University of Hertfordshire you will developâ€¯your understanding of the business of sport, exploring the sports industry in the UK, as well as from a broader global perspective. You will explore key business concepts and theories, using them to review modern sports businesses and best practice in sports management. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a directorâ€¯within a sports companyâ€¯and/orâ€¯organisation, managing a leisure centreâ€¯or sports clubâ€¯at a local,â€¯regionalâ€¯or international level, starting your own business, or pursuing a managerial role or educational role, the sports business management course prepares you for a variety of career pathways.

Your future career

Over 90% of undergraduates are in work/study (Graduate Outcomes, 2025)1.

Typical areas of work for sports business management graduates include:

event management
sports administration
leisure centre leadership
private sector sport and leisure
operating their own business.

Sports graduates may also transfer into related sector graduate schemes within business or local government. After your course, you will be ready for careers in sports management including event management, sports administration and leisure centre leadership, working for private sector sports businesses or developing your own sport-based business model. You could also study at postgraduate level or join a graduate scheme, either in the public or private sector.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership and Management of Sports Events
Research Methods for Sports Business Management
Sport Experience Learning
Exploring Sports Ethics
Global Perspectives of Sports Development
Facilities and Funding for Active Communities

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sports Management International Business View 393 other Bachelors in International Business in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Typical offer (UCAS points) 112-120
Typical A Level offer BBC-BBB
Typical IB offer 112-120 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above
Typical BTEC offer DMM-DDM
Typical T Level offer
112-120 UCAS points
Accepted T Levels: Design Survey and Planning for Construction; Design Production, Design and Development; Education and Childcare; Healthcare Science; Health; Science; Digital Support Services; Digital Business Services; Onsite Construction; Building Services Engineering for Construction; Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Agriculture, Land Management and Production; Legal Services.
GCSE Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17450 GBP / year

≈ 17450 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time

UK: £1,190 per 15 credits

EU/International: £2,180 per 15 credits

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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