BSc Applied Golf Management Studies
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Applied Golf Management Studies, a degree centred on international tourism management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods. The course is delivered in collaboration with The Professional Golfers’ Association, providing students the opportunity to join the PGA. The first year covers foundational subjects through Introduction to Equipment Technology & Applied Custom Fitting, Introduction to Golf Coaching and Sports Science, Movement and Learning, and Principles of Sport Business Management. The second year progresses to advanced areas such as Integrating Technology into Professional Custom Fitting, Managing Golf Events, Research Methods and Data Analysis, and Sport Development.
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Entry requirements
A Level: ABB. IB: 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma will be considered. BTEC Diploma accepted in combination with an A level. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma accepted in combination with two A levels.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 83%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 66%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 20%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 20%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 15%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Equipment Technology & Applied Custom Fitting
- Introduction to Golf Coaching and Sports Science
- Movement and Learning
- Principles of Sport Business Management
- Sport, Exercise and Health Psychology
- Integrating Technology into Professional Custom Fitting
- Managing Golf Events
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Sport Development
- Marketing & New Technology
- Sport and Performance Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Golf Management Studies at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £40,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Tourism, transport and travel.
What do graduates of BSc Applied Golf Management Studies at University of Birmingham do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Applied Golf Management Studies at University of Birmingham?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Applied Golf Management Studies at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Does BSc Applied Golf Management Studies at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Applied Golf Management Studies at University of Birmingham?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.