University of Central Lancashire
Sport Business Management (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Sport Business Management (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons) and other courses in tourism, transport and travel at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in tourism, transport and travel.

Overall student satisfaction
75 /100
35 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in tourism, transport and travel

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of tourism, transport and travel at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22500 £18500 £21500
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £23000 £15000 - £22500 £17500 - £26500


Salary of all UK Graduates of tourism, transport and travel

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22910 £20830 £24369
25-75 percentile range £19839 - £26189 £16042 - £26488 £18552 - £31827

Course Description

Course Overview

Our Sport Business Management Foundation Entry degree is a rigorous and intellectually stimulating stepping stone to a great and varied career.

Why study with us

  • You’ll learn core business management disciplines - including management, finance, strategy, operations and economics – and their application to sport.
  • And you’ll start to gain the skills, knowledge and experience needed to become an effective leader and manager in the sports sector.
  • You’ll be part of a unique learning community, with international students, and lecturers who’ve worked in sports management positions.

What you'll do

  • Through membership of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) you’ll gain valuable insights into the industry.
  • There are plenty of work experience opportunities, locally and abroad, which will help your career.
  • You’ll be taught by staff with national and international profiles in sports business research who are passionate about passing on their knowledge.

Accreditations

  • This course is aligned with the Entry and General Management professional standards outlined by CIMSPA, the professional development body for the UK's sport and physical activity sector. As a member, you will be entitled to attend seminars and meetings and learn from industry professionals.

The Health and Fitness pathway on the course allows students the option to meet professional standards in Gym Instruction, Personal Training, Health Navigator and Working with People with Long Term Conditions.

Future Careers

A degree in Sport Business Management can lead to a successful career in sports or leisure management, business enterprise, events, performance, education, coaching, or public service.

Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Sport Business Management (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire

25% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Design occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sport Business Management (Foundation Entry), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sport Business Management (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,250, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course.

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

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About University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.

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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire

undergraduates:
16990
postgraduates:
4915
Total:
21905
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