BSc Sport Business Management at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Explore the commercial and management foundations of the contemporary sports industry, through core modules in business, enterprise, e-sports, technology and the digital age, event organisation, and global issues. Gain insight into how the sports industry operates behind the scenes, from facilities, equipment and people management, to sponsorship, merchandising and digital innovation across public, private and third sectors. Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals, from grassroots to elite performance sport environments. Whether it’s working in sport, health and physical activity, events, entrepreneurship or retail through to digital media and marketing.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with Professional Placement; 4 years with Study Abroad | Study mode: full-time (variants: with Professional Placement; with Study Abroad) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

BSc Sport Business Management will introduce the foundations of the global sports business industry, exploring how sport operates across commercial, public and third sectors. Core modules cover areas such as sport business, enterprise and innovation, event planning and organisation, digital technology and e-sport, and contemporary global issues including governance, sustainability and ethics. A strong focus on employability runs throughout the programme. You will develop career planning skills, complete consultancy and project-based learning, and gain practical experience through work placements, volunteering or industry-led activities.

Career pathways

Graduates may pursue careers across community sport, elite performance, global brands, health promotion, events management, digital sport, sponsorship, and fitness entrepreneurship. The degree equips you with versatile skills and industry connections that give a competitive edge in the global sports market. This programme provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study, including MSc Sports Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS code C607. Typical offer: A-Level: ABB; IB: 32/655; BTEC: DDM A-Level: ABB (n/a). IB: 32/655 (n/a). BTEC: DDM (n/a). GCSE: C or 4 (English Language and Mathematics; Applicants who have achieved GCSE Maths one grade below the specified requirement will be considered. These applicants may be invited to complete the Maths Transition Course; and receive a conditional offer on the basis of successful course completion.). Access to HE: 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. T-Level: Distinction. English language: Profile B2 (international applicants)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fees for 2027 entry UK students: £10,050 per year International students: £31,500 per year Year abroad If you transfer onto the four-year version of this degree programme and spend a full academic year studying abroad, you will pay a reduced fee o Source

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with Professional Placement; 4 years with Study Abroad

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate-degrees/apply/

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