University of Gloucestershire

The Sport Business Management – High Performance Leadership (Hons) programme at the University of Gloucestershire combines sport industry knowledge with leadership and commercial skills. You’ll learn through seminars, case studies and a professional placement, with opportunities to work with sports organisations and event partners. You’ll explore how sport is governed and delivered, then build deeper expertise in finance, event management and high-performance leadership—preparing you for roles in clubs, governing bodies, agencies and sport-related businesses. • Award: Honours degree (Hons) • Delivery: University of Gloucestershire (check programme website for campus and timetable details) • Placement: Professional placement included (placement details vary by year) • Study focus: Sport business fundamentals, high-performance leadership, finance, and live event/project work • Learning approach: Seminars, case studies, applied projects and industry engagement • Language of instruction: English • Start dates: See programme website for current intake dates • Tuition fees: See programme website for fee information by applicant category • Credits: Programme structure is delivered across academic years (check programme website for module credit values)

Programme Structure

Typical modules include:

• The Global Business Environment
• Sports Management
• Academic, Personal and Professional Development
• Managing Finance
• Live Management Enquiry Project

High Performance Leadership pathway: You will study dedicated modules focused on leadership in high-performance sport contexts, alongside applied learning that supports decision-making, stakeholder communication and operational delivery.

Optional module choices may include:

• Sports-tour management
• Community sport partnerships
• Digital media and sport
• Event design and production

Applied learning: The degree includes a professional placement and project-based assessment, culminating in a live management enquiry/project that draws on your industry experience.

For the most up-to-date module list and year-by-year breakdown, please refer to the programme website.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

• 104 UCAS tariff points, BCC at A levels, DMM at BTEC or a Merit in your T-Level.
• English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.
• The university welcomes applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses. We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.

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Work Permits

Work permit rules depend on your nationality, the type of visa you hold, and the country where you study. The information below is general guidance—always check the latest government guidance for your situation.

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• In many countries, international students may be eligible to work after completing their studies, subject to meeting visa conditions.
• Some visas allow a post-study work period (often called a graduate visa or post-study work permit) for eligible graduates who have completed an approved qualification.
• Eligibility typically depends on factors such as the level of your award, whether your course is full-time, and whether you studied in the country on a student visa.
• There may be limits on the number of hours you can work during your studies, and different rules may apply to work starting immediately after graduation.

For the University of Gloucestershire and this specific programme, confirm the exact post-study work options and duration on the programme website or with the relevant immigration authority.