BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management at Plymouth Marjon University

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management at Plymouth Marjon University equips you with the knowledge, experience, and professional edge to thrive in the global sport industry. Endorsed by both CIMSPA and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the programme blends business theory with real-world sport practice to develop the next generation of sport business leaders. From day one, you’ll explore how sport operates as a business across public, private, and third-sector contexts.

Faculty: Business | Duration: Three years full-time or up to six years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Starting Out in Sport Management, Digital Sport Marketing and Communication in Action, Leading in Sport: Foundations of Influence and Change, Sport, Society and Social Change, Inside the Sport Industry: Systems, Power and Policy, Smart Finance: Building Business Skills in Sport. 2nd Year: Sport Event Design and Delivery, Sport, Justice and Leadership: Law, Equity and Inclusion in Action, Sport Finance in Action: Budget, Tools and Strategy, Professional Practice and Industry Experience, Managing People and Teams in Sport, Building Your Professional Brand. 3rd Year: Managing Events: From Concepts to Delivery, Sport Marketing and Fan Engagement, Innovating in Sport: Social Enterprise in Action, Insight to Impact: Applied Research in Sport, Transforming Sport Organisations, Building Sport Ventures: Enterprise and Strategy.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme go on to exciting careers in sport business and beyond. You could become a: Sport Development Manager Events and Operations Manager Marketing and Communications Officer Business Development Executive Partnership or Commercial Manager Club or League Administrator Entrepreneur in sport or fitness ventures Our graduates are equipped to lead projects, manage people, and drive innovation in sport organisations at all levels, from grassroots to global.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three A-levels at grades CCC - BBC; Or BTEC triple grades MMM - DMM; Access to HE Diploma accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range; T Level - Pass (C and above) - M; GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above; Applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis. A DBS check is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,200 a year (2026/27). Non-UK rate for undergraduate and foundation degrees from the university fee table. Source

Duration: Three years full-time or up to six years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/8623845d-f5d8-447f-83d8-b8abce4ac9df

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