BA Sport Management
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sport Management, a business degree focused on the administration, marketing, and operational management of sports organisations and events. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Entrepreneurship. Students can complete an optional placement year or a year abroad, and a foundation year is available. The first year introduces foundational principles through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Sport Management, Principles of Sport Marketing, Principles of International Sport Business, and Sport Management in Practice 1. The second year advances these concepts with Applied Sport Business Management, Sport Business Development and Entrepreneurship, and Sport Project Management Operations. The final year involves further strategic study through modules including Strategic Management in Sport and Managing Sport Events, alongside an independent study investigation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 A level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 37%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 4%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Academic and Research Skills for Sport and Exercise
- Introduction to Sport Management
- Principles of Sport Marketing
- Principles of International Sport Business
- Sport Management in Practice 1
- Sport Management in Practice 2
- Research Methods for Sport and Exercise
- Advanced Sport Management in Practice 2
- Advanced Sport Management in Practice 1
- Applied Sport Business Management
- Sport Business Development and Entrepreneurship
- Sport Project Management Operations
- Contemporary Issues in Sport Management and Development
- Managing Sport Events
- Strategic Management in Sport
- Independent Study for Sport and Exercise
- Enhancing your Career Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sport Management at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £28,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Tourism, transport and travel.
What do graduates of BA Sport Management at University of Derby do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sport Management at University of Derby?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Sport Management at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BA Sport Management at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Does BA Sport Management at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Sport Management at University of Derby?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.