Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Sports Marketing Management (Foundation Year)

Overview

This course is designed to prepare students for studying the BSc (Hons) Sports Marketing Management degree. The foundation year helps develop the skills and knowledge needed to study for an honours degree, even if students don't currently meet the academic requirements.

Course Information

The course prepares students for real life in the industry. Students will complete practical projects like developing a sponsorship proposal, creating a digital marketing campaign, or putting together a business plan for a new sports enterprise. The full degree course includes the chance to spend a year on placement with an employer or study abroad at one of the university's partner universities.

Features and Benefits

• Triple accredited: The business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.
• Enhancing experience: The Institute of Sport brings together sport-related education to deliver a world-leading curriculum.
• Funding support: Students can apply for student finance.
• Adapt to university life: Develop study skills and get to know the campus and lecturers during the foundation year.
• Enhance employability: Through activities including internships, volunteering, or learning a new language.

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
• Business School Impact System (BSIS)
• EFMD Quality Improvement System
• Teaching Excellence Framework

Year 1

Students will study eight 15-credit units, including:

• Study Skills
• Business Intelligence
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Finance for Business
• Introduction to Management
• Understanding and Managing People
• Customer Service Management
• Understanding the Events, Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Industries

Study and Assessment

• Year 1: 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 75% independent study
• Year 1: 100% coursework

Placements

If students progress onto the full degree course, they will have the opportunity to do a placement, study or work abroad in Year 3 of their degree.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 72-80 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5
• UK students: 72-80 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications
• International students: IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalised.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates
• Explore options and build skills: Through the Careers Service, students will be supported to get ready for further study or working life.

Taught by Experts

The course is part of the Department of People and Performance at Manchester Met, with committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers.

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Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.