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BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management at University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Sport is a global industry that extends far beyond the action on the pitch. Behind every club, major event, governing body, sponsorship deal, and media platform are professionals shaping the future of sport through strategic business decisions.

Faculty: Management  |  Duration: 3-4 years  |  Study mode: full-time, optional placement year  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout the course, you'll develop a broad understanding of sport as both a commercial industry and a powerful social force. Combining business, management, and sport-focused knowledge, you'll explore how organisations operate, how decisions are made, and how the industry continues to evolve.

Career pathways

A Sports Business Management degree can open the door to a wide range of careers across the global sport industry, from professional clubs and governing bodies to marketing agencies, events organisations, and commercial businesses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 to 104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. A Level: BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall GCSE's: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered. We will also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

Duration: 3-4 years

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