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Bachelor of Sport Business Management with Foundation Year

Preston, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

4 years route to the same degree, Starting with an integrated foundation year for applicants without the grades for direct entry.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Sport Business Management with Foundation Year. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings.

Career outcomes

Management roles across the sporting industry

Curriculum

Integrated foundation year first
Then the full degree. Three-year degree: eSports and digital media
Global sport branding and sponsorship
Leadership and sport management
Sport business and finance
Business ethics and people management
Sport industry experience and sport marketing.

Entry requirements

Academic

Lower entry grades than the standard degree: recognised upper-secondary qualification for your country
With the four-year route (integrated foundation year) for applicants who do not meet the three-year entry grades. English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Recognised upper-secondary qualification by country, At the lower entry level set for foundation-year routes, Students without the grades for the 3-year degree

Language tests

IELTS 7.5 (no component below 7.5)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements for your country
The English requirement and the deadline (January 2027 starts: application by 2026-11-30). Apply through UCAS (institution code C30) or the university online application system. Provide academic transcripts
English test evidence and a personal statement. Interview or audition only where the course page requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (2026-12-07 for January 2027). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£18,500 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Preston Campus
Faculty or school	School of Health, Social Work and Sport
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.