A new vocational degree that offers students a unique blend of business expertise and knowledge of the sports industry, with its global career opportunities.
Entry Tariff
112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS Code
NC60
NC61 (if choosing Foundation Year)
Duration
3 years (full-time)
4 years (full-time) if opting for the additional placement year
4 years (full-time) if opting for Foundation Year entry
Start date
September 2024
Degree Type
BA (single honours)
Course also available with Foundation Year
Modules
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.
This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.
£2,000 Foundation Scholarships for all home students
Find out more about our degrees with a foundation year
This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Why take a placement?
A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.
How we support you
The University's Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee a placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.
Find out more about how we'll support you
We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme.
Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.
Study Abroad
This course has the option of studying abroad as part of your degree in your second semester of second year.
With Roehampton Abroad scholarships of up to £1,000 and Turing Scheme funding available, you could spend a semester at one of our partner universities across the globe, with destinations including the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe.
Find out more about where your degree could take you here.
Why this course
Benefit from a range of partner organisations, completing authentic assessments and tasks relevant to real life.
6 week micro-placement with a sports organisation of your choice, with the option to extend this to a full year placement.
Students have the option to complete a semester long American exchange.
Skills
Make a difference to the sports industry with a degree in Sports Management.
This course gives you the knowledge and skills to carve out a sustainable career in the sports industry and sports organizations.
On our BA Sports Management, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;
• A theoretical, analytical and practical understanding of the principles that underpin the sports management sector
• The capability of working in interdisciplinary environments
• Business, management and marketing skills to be applied in various and dynamic sport-related contexts
These three strands will ensure that you are ready for working in the sports industry, one of the most versatile and exciting sectors in the world.
Roehampton's partnerships with prestigious sports organisations
Students of this degree course will benefit from Roehampton's partnerships with a range of prestigious sports organisations such as Crystal Palace FC, Fulham FC, The Lawn Tennis Association, Hercules Wimbledon Athletics Club, schools and coaching agencies.
How you'll learn
Experience a dynamic, contemporary curriculum working with leading experts.
Working in both small groups and individually, you’ll enjoy a mix of lectures and seminars as you work through progressive modules, including:
• Leadership and Management in Sport - during this modules you will gain an understanding of the leadership approaches taken in the management of sport, and get a real insight into the management of teams and individuals
•Entrepreneurship in Sport - will provide you with the opportunity to propose an idea for a sports business, and present this idea to a panel of industry experts. Some of our previous students have turned the ideas they presented in the module into actual businesses they now successfully run
• Principles of Sports Marketing: Learn about identifying and satisfying customers wants and needs
This degree has been designed alongside our partners in the sports industry, giving you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Via the Roehampton Business School, you will also learn to apply business, management and marketing skills to a number of sports-related contexts.
This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by a dedicated and passionate team of lecturers and sector professionals.
Your tutors
Who Teaches Sport Management
Merijn Van Willigen
Hi I’m Merijn, the programme convenor for the BA Sports Management, and a senior lecturer in Sport and Physical Education.
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Adrian O'Connor
Following a lifetime’s worth of experience in sports, exercise, fitness and health, I joined the University of Roehampton in 2010 to work on the sports programmes.
Read MoreHow you'll be assessed
Push yourself further with real-world assignments.
Throughout the course, you’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding and practical skills, while giving you a taste practices within the workplace. These include:
• written examinations
• online tests
• research project presentations
• essays
• practical assessments (research and data collection).
You’ll leave Roehampton with an in-depth understanding of both the theory and the hands-on applications of working within the sports industry, ready to take the next step.
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Career options
If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve.
Our Careers team is on hand to help from the start of your studies until after you graduate. Under their guidance you’ll benefit from a wide range of support, including:
• CV building
• Interview preparation
• Mentoring
• Industry connections
• Work experience
• Volunteering opportunities
• Job fairs
• Introductions to future employers.
BA Sports Management at the University of Roehampton prepares you for a variety of careers within the sports industry. Our graduates may work with professional sports teams and leagues, or pursue careers in:
• Marketing
• Sponsorship
• Management and development of sport
• Management of health, fitness and sport centres.
How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Application Info
How to apply
Undergraduate programmes
- September 2024 entry: Home (UK) students – apply through UCAS (Roehampton UCAS institution code is R48)
Apply now for September 2024 entry through UCAS
- September 2024 entry: International students- apply using our direct application form
Apply now for September 2024 entry
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We welcome applicants with a wide range of qualifications, including BTECs, A-levels and T Levels.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential. In some cases, we will make you a contextual offer. Contextual offers ensure that all applicants have a fair opportunity of gaining a place with us, regardless of their background. Find out more about contextual offers.
Detailed advice on applying for an undergraduate degree is available on our How to apply page.
Entry Tariff:
112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Degree with Foundation Year
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
​General entry requirements
Contextual offers
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