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Football Business degrees in the UK

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Football Business & Marketing BA (Hons)

UCFB College of Football Business United Kingdom

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Football Business Management BA (Hons)

York St John University United Kingdom

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Study a Football Business degree in the UK in 2025

Football Business Studies, as an academic degree, focuses on the study of the business and management aspects of the football industry. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in football management, sports marketing, event management, and other football-related business roles.

Football is not just a sport; it is also a multi-billion dollar industry with a significant impact on the global economy. As football continues to grow in popularity, the demand for qualified professionals with expertise in football business studies is on the rise. Pursuing a degree in Football Business Studies offers exciting career opportunities for individuals with a passion for football and a keen interest in the business side of sports.

Graduates of a degree in Football Business Studies will have a wide range of career options available to them within the football industry and beyond. Potential career paths include football club management, sports marketing and sponsorship, football event management, sports media, and sports analytics.

Your degree program will consist of a combination of theoretical business knowledge and practical applications within the football context. Modules you study could include:

  • Introduction to Sports Management
  • Football Marketing and Sponsorship
  • Football Finance and Economics
  • Football Event Planning and Management
  • Sports Law and Ethics

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

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