BA (Hons) Sport Business Management Bachelor's degree at Leeds Beckett University
BA (Hons) Sport Business Management at Leeds Beckett University is accredited as a nationally recognised UK degree, and the university holds a Bronze award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
About this course
Gain an understanding of the economic, legal, and media issues around sport. This course will prepare you for a career in sports business management. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Sport Business Management is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Leeds Beckett University, based in Headingley Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £35,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Contemporary Issues in Sport ManagementCore20 credits
Module details
Explore the latest trends and challenges facing the sport business industry. You'll examine how these issues affect various aspects of sport business management. During your study, you'll learn about different stakeholders involved in the sport industry and how they influence the decision-making process. You'll critique case studies from various sport organisations, both domestic and international, to understand how these issues manifest themselves in practice and how they can be addressed. By t
- Introduction to Sport MarketingCore20 credits
Module details
Sport is one of society's major economic activities and knowledge of the role marketing plays in the sport business landscape has emerged as a valuable asset. On this module you will develop an understanding of the unique nature and application of sport marketing principles and processes to the sports industry, as it becomes ever an integral element in the landscape of sport business.
- Personal, Professional & Academic Development (PPAD) in Sport ManagementCore20 credits
Module details
This module provides an introduction to personal, professional and academic skill development. It focuses on developing core skills for a career in sport business management or sport marketing, such as creativity, enterprise, teamwork, communication, research and leadership. You will also begin the process of career planning.
- Digital BusinessCore20 credits
Module details
Develop the skills, knowledge, tools and techniques to effectively engage with the latest business innovations and new emerging technologies to create competitive advantage for sport organisations. You will will learn the foundation principles of digital marketing and recognise the key differences between traditional sport marketing and digital sport marketing.
- Principles of Sport Business ManagementCore20 credits
Module details
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles of sport business management. You'll learn how sport organisations are managed effectively, develop strategies for long-term success, and understand the unique challenges and opportunities of the sports industry. During this module, you'll explore topics such as leadership, financial management, marketing and sponsorship, human resource management, operations management, legal and ethical considerations. You'll also have opportunities to ap
- Sport FinanceCore20 credits
Module details
There is a clear need for sport business managers to have financial awareness and the skill set to analyse and interpret financial statements to inform evidenced-based decision making. This module will provide you with an applied knowledge and understanding of financial management principles in relation to the global sports industry.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course equips you with understanding of the economic, legal, and media issues around sport, preparing you for a career in sports business management. A course like this typically begins with foundations in management, organisations, marketing principles and business economics. In the second stage, you'll usually progress to operations, organisational behaviour, strategy and supply chain management. By the final stage, you'll move towards specialist options such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing and people & HR, whilst integrating your learning through an innovation or capstone project. Throughout, you'll develop practical business analysis skills grounded in real-world sporting contexts.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking part-time study in sport business whilst balancing other commitments. It's designed for students with prior higher-education experience, 70% of recent entrants came in with another qualification. You'll benefit from a structured approach to business management within the sports industry context, gaining practical knowledge applicable across roles in sports organisations, agencies and related sectors.
Careers & job market
Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National earnings data shows graduates starting at £24,000–£32,000, rising to £26,350–£37,200 after five years.
University & format
This BA (Hons) Sport Business Management is delivered part-time at Leeds Beckett University's Headingley Campus, taught in English. Leeds Beckett is a University and a recognised UK degree-awarding body, with degrees that are nationally recognised. The course awards a Bachelor's degree. Bursaries and scholarships are also available, check the university's funding pages for further details.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 70% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 30% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code N298). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Leeds Beckett University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £35,000 | £26,000 – £49,000 | 1675 |
| 3 years after | £25,000 | £19,500 – £34,500 | 70 |
| 5 years after | £31,000 | £25,000 – £44,500 | 70 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,675. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
- 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally
National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
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What happened to 100 students?
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continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,675. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Business & Management courses at the same study level.
Compared with 3,421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine reporting and data pulls
- First-draft decks and copy
- Standard forecasts and reconciliations
- Scheduling and admin workflows
More human than ever
- Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
- Leading, negotiating and selling
- Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
- Relationships with clients and teams
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Consultancies
- Corporate graduate schemes
- Retail & FMCG
- Startups & scale-ups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Business & Management graduates.
Business Director, Marketing ScienceXcedeBusiness ManagerLGPS CentralBusiness Change ManagerIGA Talent SolutionsBusiness Case ManagerPeregrineBusiness DirectorMedialab GroupBusiness Rates SurveyorW TalentIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £35,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.0 out of 10: NSS 90.3% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Leeds Beckett University
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Headingley Campus
800 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Business & Management right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Leeds Beckett University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Leeds Beckett University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Leeds Beckett University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Leeds Beckett University and gov.uk before you apply.
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