BSc (Hons) Business of Football at Lincoln Bishop University

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Business of Football examines football as a global business and develops graduates with the commercial, strategic and community-focused capabilities required across the football ecosystem. The degree moves beyond coaching and sports performance to explore how football organisations generate revenue, engage supporters, manage operations, build partnerships and create sustainable value. You will examine the business structures surrounding clubs, leagues, governing bodies, commercial partners, broadcasters, community organisations and supporters.

Duration: 3 Years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Potential careers include club operations manager, commercial manager, sponsorship manager, football business consultant, fan engagement manager, community foundation manager, football analyst, innovation manager and football entrepreneur.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: A-levels BCC; UCAS points 104; BTEC D*D; T-levels M. You will normally need 104 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of four Advanced Level qualifications. We welcome A/AS Levels, BTEC qualifications, T Levels, Access to Higher Education Diplomas, International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Pre-U and the Extended Project Qualification where these meet the required tariff. Applicants from a range of educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Where applicants do not meet the standard tariff requirement, alternative evidence of preparedness for degree-level study may be considered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). BA/BSc (Hons) full-time; 2026/27 rate from the university tuition fee table; 2027 entry undergraduate fees are to be confirmed following a DfE announcement. Source

International applicants: GBP 14,380 a year (2026/27). BA/BSc (Hons) full-time; 2026/27 rate from the university tuition fee table; 2027 entry undergraduate fees are to be confirmed following a DfE announcement. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/93d794ef-44ce-41a2-8386-3ba53c5c0190/business-of-football?studyYear=2027

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