Sport Business & Leadership BSc (Hons)

• Overview

  Course is subject to validation – available to apply through UCAS

  BSc (Hons) Sport Business and Leadership is aimed at students who wish to work in the global sports sector. Th sport industry continues to grow at a phenomenal rate creating a flourishing global job market for suitably qualified graduates. Students explore a variety of business and leadership disciplines from elite to grass roots including digital media, applied marketing, brands, management, coaching, leadership and events management.

  Employability and enterprise are key elements of this programme. You will complete 120 hours of placement in your second year and have access to a range of opportunities to engage in work-related learning so that you can put theory into practice, develop professional networks and increase your social capital.  You also have the option after your second year to take an optional placement year or a additional final year 120 hour placement.

  The University of Northampton works with a number of  local sporting bodies such as Saints Rugby, Northampton Steelbacks Cricket, Silverstone Racing, Northampton Town FC, N Sport, England Dodgeball, Northampton Rowing Club, Northampton Swimming Club, among many others. Our key contacts with local community sports club also provide an excellent base for students to learn and develop their sport business skills on a regular basis.

  Course

  Highlights

  • Study key areas of global sport business such as digital marking, economics, leadership, PR, finance and performance
  • Work with leading sport teams such as Northampton Saints, Silverstone Racing, Northampton Town FC and Steelbacks Cricket
  • Optional work placement available

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.*

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• Course Details

  BSc (Hons) Sport Business and Leadership is aimed at students who wish to work in the global sports sector.  The sport industry continues to grow at a phenomenal rate creating a flourishing global job market for suitably qualified graduates.

  On this course students will explore a variety of business and leadership disciplines from grass roots to elite sport – including digital media, applied marketing, PR, brands, management, leadership and events management.

  Students typically study on site three days per week with a typical contact time of 12 hours per week.  We adopt a unique approach to teaching and learning which encourages face to face interactive sessions, demos and workshops. This is supported by online and technology-enhanced learning to ensure you have the best possible study experience to achieve your potential.

  Year one

  In year one, you will study modules designed to introduce you to key areas of Business and Leadership. Study in the first year is underpinned with the module “How to be Successful at University” which is designed as the name suggests – to ensure you develop all the study skills necessary to achieve your potential.

  Students will in addition study:

  • Essential of Sport Business and Leadership
  • Marketing and Communication
  • Sport and Leisure Management
  • Sport Pedagogy for Coaching
  • The Social Context of Sport and Exercise

  Year two

  In year two, your core modules you will develop your understanding of the use, application and effectiveness of digital marketing and build on your existing knowledge of management in a strategic sport setting.  The Research Methods module will develop your research skills and prepare you for your final year dissertation.  The ‘Professional Practice and Entrepreneurism’ module will develop both your applied business skills and allow you to undertake a 120 hour placement.  We believe this is key in developing your social capital, employability and will allow you to apply your knowledge in a real world setting.

  In addition to core modules in Research Methods, Professional Practice and Entrepreneurism, Digital Sport Marketing and Sport Leadership & Team Dynamics student can choose two additional modules from the following to help design their degree to meet their career aspirations:

  • Strategic Sport Management
  • Positive Psychology Coaching
  • Sport, Society and Social Equality
  • Designing Successful Events

  Year three

  In the third year of your study you will complete a research Dissertation, Global Sport Business and Leading High-Performing Sport Team Cultures.  You can also choose two modules from:

  • Physical Activity and Society
  • Equity and Inclusion in Sport Coaching
  • Managing Sport Marketing Campaigns
  • Event Management in Sport and Leisure

  Assessments

  You will be assessed through a rich and mixed diet of assessments designed to develop your learning, applied skills and improve your employability. This includes presentations, essays, assessed practicals, poster presentations, research studies, blogs and examinations.

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  Work Placements

  The University of Northampton works in partnership with a number of local sporting bodies such as Saints Ruby, Northampton Steelbacks Cricket, Silverstone Racing, Northampton Town FC, N Sport, England Dodgeball, Northampton Rowing Club, Northampton Swimming Club among many others.

  Our close partnerships with local community sports associations provide an excellent base for students to learn and develop their sport business skills in a real life setting on a regular basis.

• Careers and Events
  • Careers

    Employability

    The specialist support needs for this burgeoning industry is increasing and creating a flourishing global job market for suitably qualified graduates with a Sport Business related degree.

    This programme is designed to fit industry needs and is facilitated through working partnerships between University of Northampton academic staff, students, and external employers and subject specialists.

    Employability and enterprise are key elements of this programme. As such, there will be access to a range of opportunities to engage in work-related learning so that students can put theory into practice, develop professional networks and increase their graduate skill set.

    
• Requirements

  Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be CCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC. In addition, you will need to have studied a physical education, sports science or science related subject at A Level, BTEC level 3 diploma or equivalent qualification.

  For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

   

  Foundation Study Framework Entry Requirements

  Admission to this foundation course is normally DEE at A Level or MPP at BTEC. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course that you wish to study.

   

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  Course enquiries
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  Application status enquiries
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  Current student enquiries
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  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

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• Course Content
  Course subject to validation – modules to be updated in due course.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • Sports Zone at Waterside is home to a multi-use sports dome suitable for a variety of sports, including football, badminton and netball. The facilities include two sports performance labs, a pair of teaching rooms and changing rooms. In addition, there also are three outdoor multi-use games areas and floodlit full-size all-weather sports pitch. The sports dome is used for teaching, research and recreational activities.
  • Short term Industry placements and internships.
  • Changing Futures week to learn about career options and meet prospective employers.
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,450 per 20 credit module
  Foundation Framework: £6,750 as part of a four year programme (subsequent years will be charged at standard BSc rate).

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module
  Foundation Framework: £6,600 as part of a four year programme (subsequent years will be charged at standard BSc rate).

  Additional costs

  Additional costs will be incurred if you decide to participate in optional field trips/visits as part of your course. The exact cost will depend upon the location chosen for the trip.

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,900
  Foundation Framework: £9,800

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,500
  Foundation Framework: £9,800

  Additional costs

  Additional costs will be incurred if you decide to participate in optional field trips/visits as part of your course. The exact cost will depend upon the location chosen for the trip.

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.

  Sir Thomas White Scholarship

  The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

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