7May
UndergraduateUniversity of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Sport managers combine business knowhow with an understanding of the sports industry. They are crucial in the smooth running of both the business and sporting aspects of an organisation. Their responsibilities can vary, so they could work in marketing, analytics, facility or event management, athlete representation, sport media and more. Our professionally endorsed Sport Management degree builds your knowledge in vital areas such as marketing, leadership, finance and business principles, combined with practical experience gained on placement and through working on partner projects. The city of Brighton & Hove hosts many large-scale sporting events and our campus is right next door to Brighton and Hove Albion FC’s stadium. Top reasons to choose this course
- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
- Work placement to gain hands-on professional experience.
- Work on challenges and live projects with our partners throughout your studies.
- Option modules to tailor the course to your interests and career aspirations.
- Extensive on-site sport facilities.
- Guest speakers from industry to add to your learning experience.
- Learn with experts and innovative researchers.
Modules
Year 1 Who Runs Sport? Introduction to Sport Management Preparing for the World of Sport Understanding Sport Media Finance and Economics for Sport Management Sport Events Year 2 Power and Politics in Sport Conducting Research in Sport Leading and Managing People in Sports Organisations Client-based Research in Sport Organisations Personal and Professional Development in Sport Management Reflective Practice in Sport Management Final year Core modules Dissertation Strategic Change in Sport Management Marketing for Sport Business Options* Community Sport Development: Policy and Practice Sport Event Tourism Critical Social Issues in Sport Sport Business Entrepreneurship *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
How to apply
29Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 2G55
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
T Level - M
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT