Program Overview

Sports Management Cert HE

Overview

The Sports Management Cert HE is a 1-year course designed to empower students to pursue a career in sports management. The course is equivalent to the first year of a degree and prepares students to take their next steps in sports management.

Study Options

• Cert HE (1 year)
• Accelerated (2 years)
• Honours (3 years)

Course Information

• UCAS Code: N271
• Duration: 1 year
• Start Date(s): Sep / Nov / Jan / Feb / Apr / Jun
• Entry Year: 2025/26 | 2026/27
• Entry Requirements: 64 UCAS points

Course Introduction

The Sports Management Cert HE course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the sports management industry. The course covers topics such as:

• The contemporary business environment
• People management and leadership
• Sports management and marketing
• Sports and exercise psychology
• Event management

How You Will Study

• 24 weeks of study
• 4 x 6-week blocks
• 1 subject module per block
• 4 CPD focus days per block
• 250 hours of study per module
• 80 hrs face-to-face (32%)
• 20 hrs Digital Wednesdays (8%)
• 150 hrs independent study (60%)
• 100% coursework

Your Course Modules

• Module 1: Management and Organisations
• Module 2: Introduction to Sports Management and Marketing
• Module 3: Sports Finance and Economics
• Module 4: Introduction to Sports Events Management

What is the 92 Programme?

The 92 Programme is a requirement for all students and counts towards their overall grade. The programme includes:

• Character and Personal Development focus days
• Activities designed to boost mindset, develop skillset, and prepare students for future career success
• Development of skills in self-reflection and awareness, wellness and resilience, and professionalism and employability

Why the 92 Programme is part of your course?

The 92 Programme is designed to prepare students for life after graduation and equip them with the skills employers value most. The programme is based on research that shows that employers believe graduates do not arrive in the workplace fully equipped with the skills they need to be work-ready.

How is the 92 Programme assessed?

Students will produce a learning journal that documents their experiences. The journal will be submitted at the end of the academic year to assess whether students have met the required standard to pass the module.

Why study at UA92

UA92 offers a deliberately different experience to traditional universities, with:

• Fixed morning or afternoon timetables
• No traditional end-of-year exams
• Study one module at a time
• Courses co-designed with industry
• Multiple start dates throughout the year
• Focus on Character and Personal Development

Careers in Sports Management

The Sports Management Cert HE course is designed to prepare students for a career in sports management. The course is a stepping stone to a full sports management degree, and students who pass the Cert HE successfully will be eligible to progress to the second year of the 3-year degree programme.

Industry Partnerships

UA92 has over 60 industry partners who support the mission to develop career-ready graduates. These partnerships provide students with access to industry-leading expertise, mentorship opportunities, and work-place experiences.

Entry Requirements

• 2 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English Language
• Accepted Alternatives: Functional Skills Level 2 (English and Maths)
• UCAS Points: 64
• A Levels: CC (64 equivalent)
• BTEC National Extended Diploma: MPP
• BTEC Diploma: MM
• T Levels: P (C+)
• Scottish Advanced Highers: DD
• IB: 24 points with 14 from Higher Level Subjects

Fees and Finance

• Fees: £9,250 per year (UK/EU students)
• Funding: Available through Student Finance England

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