Sport Management

Sport is a rapidly expanding global business. Our unique BSc Sport Management degree will prepare you for a career in this exciting industry.

Immerse yourself in a dynamic programme that blends theory with real-world experience. With a diverse range of courses on offer throughout your time on the programme, BSc Sport Management equips you with the tools you need to transform your passion for sport into a lifelong profession.

What you will learn

In the course of studying sport management, you will learn about:

• the principles of management at operational and strategic levels

• policy and governance across and within the sports industry

• the value and purpose of sport in society

• the role of marketing and communication in sport

• the social, cultural and economic importance of sport

• the intersections between sport and technology

• a range of contemporary and global issues in sport

• the relationship between sport and other industries, including health, education, and tourism and heritage

• a range of research methods and traditions

Programme benefits

• The University benefits from strong connections with a range of major sports organisations. These provide excellent placement opportunities and guest speakers to enhance your learning.

• Deepen your understanding of sport management in practice during professional placement in Year 2 with a local, national, or international sports organisation.

• You can choose to study abroad in Year 3.

• We have state-of-the-art research equipment and excellent facilities, including a specialised building in the city centre with sports biomechanics and exercise physiology labs.

• Many of our students have managed to combine studying with successful sporting careers. Professional athletes who have studied with us include:

• Sir Chris Hoy, Olympic gold medallist

• Kelly Brown, former Scotland Rugby Captain

• Sarah Adlington, Commonwealth gold medallist

• Grace Reid, Olympic diver