Sport Management (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	Full-time	3 - 5 years	September	GBP 9250 per year	GBP 18700 per year

About Sport Management (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BSc (Hons) Sport Management at BU?

Blending academic and practical elements, this course will support you to become a critically informed and well-rounded graduate, ready to manage, influence and lead in the world of work
Develop a detailed understanding of sport, management, marketing, leadership, finance and business principles, with an appreciation of their complex global social contexts
Gain varied practical experience from course placement options providing you with fantastic opportunities to put your learning into practice and make professional connections
We have developed an international reputation in the management of sport, events and physical activity, and continue to shape sport research, policy and practice
Our range of collaborative projects with local and international partners, provide opportunities for you to engage in educational, research and work activities with our global partner institutions across the world
You'll be career-ready with 94% of our graduates in employment or further studies, fifteen months after graduating.

Course accreditations

We are accredited by the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE), this accreditation acknowledges the content of this course is industry-relevant, preparing students to graduate career-ready
We are recognised by The Charted Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)
Our Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.

Unit accreditations

- Our Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership (and access to resources and services) and means that when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI L5 Certificate in Management and Leadership qualification in addition to your Bachelor's degree

Sport scholarships

If you’re passionate about sport and you’re a high-performing sport athlete with the desire to continue developing your talents whilst you’re studying, then have a look at our BU Sport Scholarships which are available to help support you financially. Assistance is provided for coaching, equipment, competition entry fees, travel expenses and/or support services.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2025 entry:

£9,250 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
£18,700 per year (Int'l)
Foundation Year: £5,760 (UK, ROI & CI) £18,700 per year (Int'l)
Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2025 entry: 104-120 UCAS tariff points form a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

Required subjects: all subjects considered.

Please see below some examples of the international qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2025 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

If English if not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

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