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Sport Management with Foundation Year
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.
Top 10 in the UK for the satisfaction with teaching in the subject area of Sports Science.
(The Guardian University Guide 2026)
Kickstart your career in the world of sport and business with a Sport Management degree that shows you how sport and business connect. You’ll learn how to manage sports organisations, lead teams, and build sustainable projects that make a real difference in the industry.
What you’ll learn
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Dive into business and strategic management, analysing how decisions shape the success of sports organisations, events, and athlete development.
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Build advanced analytical skills to interpret business and performance data, helping you make smart, evidence-based decisions in real sport settings.
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Learn how to think like a sport entrepreneur. Develop new ideas, solve real problems, and create opportunities in a fast-paced, competitive industry.
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Explore the role of sport and physical activity in society, including its cultural significance, community value, and connection to health and wellbeing.
You’ll get access to our professional consultancy service for athletes, SportsLab, giving you the practical experience to set yourself up for a career in sport. SportsLab will enable you to not only have the opportunity to work directly with athletes, but also use industry-standard equipment such as an altitude chamber and performance analysis tools. What's more, our labs are endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Overall, this sports degree will give you a deep understanding of how business, management, sport, and physical activity all intersect. By blending theory and practice, you’ll be prepared to tackle real-world challenges and make an impact in the world of sport management.
We know employers are looking for dynamic, open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. So, we have designed a new way of teaching and learning to ensure that you are work-ready for when you graduate.
Accreditation
Our labs are accredited by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. You’ll have access to cutting-edge equipment, including eye-tracking technology, 3D motion-capture systems, gas-analysis equipment and an altitude chamber. teams.
Modules
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C621
- Institution code:
- C10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C621
- Institution code:
- C10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelDDE
UCAS TariffOffer: 64
We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others.
Scottish Higher
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Access to HE DiplomaPass: 45
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MPP
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £5760 | |
| EU & International | £17000 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Home (UK) Fees:
Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom-based subjects, as set by the UK Government. Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year onwards.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees):
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
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