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BA(Hons) Business with Sport and Leisure Management

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Sport and Leisure are big business. More people than ever before now understand how an active lifestyle is linked to good physical and mental health and are prepared to spend their income and leisure time on sports-related activities. Sport and Leisure is one of the fastest-growing areas of the global economy. This course provides the opportunity to understand how relevant activities are delivered and managed and develop business insight alongside professional practice. Our Business with Sport and Leisure Management course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the functions and processes of managing sports and leisure organizations. It offers a tremendous amount of flexibility after your first year, which means you can tailor the course to your career aspirations. Modules are taught by leaders in their fields and are designed to allow you to develop analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and other transferable skills required by the business world. Youll have the opportunity to develop the skills to motivate and inspire a team to work towards a common goal.

General Eligibility

BBB-BBCat A Level.

120-112UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

Meritat T Level

DDM-DMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.

120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules:

  • Hospitality, Events, Leisure, Sport and Tourism (HELST)

  • ASPIRE 1

  • Understanding Global Dynamics

  • Understanding Business Analytics

  • Understanding Organisational Behaviour

  • Principles of Marketing

2 Year 2

Core modules:

  • Stadium and Arena Management

  • Services Marketing

  • Managing People

  • The Travel and Tourism Industry

  • ASPIRE 2

  • Business Research Skills

3 Year 3 – optional placement year

The course offers an optional one-year (48 weeks) work placement after the second year, in the UK or abroad.

This supports the knowledge and experience gained in previous years with modules designed to develop a strategic perspective of hospitality management alongside detailed research skills.

4 Year 4

Core modules:

  • International Business of Sport

  • Responsible Business

  • ASPIRE 3

  • Strategy and Business Transformation

Option modules:

Choose either:

  • Management Dissertation

Or, choose one from a list which may include:

  • Managing Across Cultures

  • Advances in Leadership

  • Social Entrepreneurship

  • E-Commerce

  • People Resourcing

And choose one from a list which may include:

  • Global Events and Festivals

  • Niche Tourism Strategy

  • Strategic Marketing Planning

  • Sustainable Tourism

  • Sport Media and Culture

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall, with no element lower than 5.5 or equivalent.

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years Inc. placement year

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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