BA Sport Management with Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) in BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management. Core topics include statistics, research methods, project management, communication and writing, and entrepreneurship. The programme includes a foundation year and a placement year. Students deliver a sport-related event with a key stakeholder and complete an independent study dissertation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 72 A level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 49%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 47%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 40%
- Customer service occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- 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 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 88%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Research Methods and Data Handling
- Study Skills and Research
- Business and Economy
- The Art of Sport and Exercise: A Foundation
- English
- Mathematics
- Society and Culture
- Psychology of Education
- 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
95% 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 with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
The typical offer is DDD at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BA Sport Management with Foundation Year at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
Does BA Sport Management with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
49% of students continued into their second year, and 47% left higher education.