Understand sport branding, campaigns and event promotion. You’ll learn to connect with audiences using modern marketing tools.
Promoting and marketing sport is a growing industry. You’ll develop as a dynamic sport marketer to prepare for an exciting career in this vibrant field.
As part of your course, you’ll:
Gain insight into specific aspects of sport marketing in a changing global environment
Discover how sport marketing contributes to the success of sports performers, teams, organisations, events and related industries
Learn how to connect and interact with various audiences through broadcasting, branding, print and digital campaigns
Analyse consumer behaviour
Develop an understanding of media technologies and how they can be used to communicate with a target market
Build skills in gaining sponsorship, writing press releases, event management, business planning, and setting up a small business
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Along with developing your broadcasting, sponsorship and media liaison skills, you’ll gain knowledge of bespoke sports marketing initiatives and the crucial role they play in driving sport forward.
Staff expertise
Our staff are at the leading edge in their field. Many have worked in senior positions in sports marketing industries and will enrich your studies with their high level of expertise and experience.
Industry links
Our excellent links with industry can provide high-quality work placement opportunities with organisations such as Leeds United FC, Leeds Rhinos and Yorkshire Carnegie. Our students have undertaken work experience with high-profile organisations such as IMG, Sky Sports and sports marketing agencies.
Volunteering opportunities
We offer volunteering opportunities on a national and international scale. Our students have volunteered at the Commonwealth Games, the Olympics and the Paralympics.
Additional Qualifications
You could top up your experience with professionally recognised National Governing Body UK Coaching Certificates (UKCC), which are available to take at levels 1 and 2 at Leeds Beckett.
Why study Sport Marketing at Leeds Beckett University...
93% of students on BA (Hons) were positive about the way teaching staff explain things (National Student Survey, 2023)
Work placement opportunities with organisations such as Leeds United FC, Leeds Rhinos and Leeds Carnegie
Sandwich year – a year of paid employment in industry
Teaching staff at the leading edge in their field
Top up your learning with professionally recognised National Governing Body UK Coaching Certificates
Modules
<strong> Year 1 Core Modules:</strong>
Contemporary Issues in Sport Management
Personal, Professional and Academic Development (PPAD) in Sport Marketing
Introduction to Sport Marketing
Technology & Innovation in Sport
The Sport Consumer
Sport Media & Communications
<strong> Year 2 Core Modules:</strong>
Professional Development in Sport Marketing
Sport Broadcasting
Integrated Marketing Communications
Research in Practice for Sport Marketing
Sport Sponsorship
In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.
<strong> Year 3 Core Modules:</strong>
Sport Branding
Marketing Analytics & Consumer Insight
Final Year Project in Sport Marketing
Strategic Marketing in Practice
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.
Apply by 29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
Course code:
N564
Institution code:
L27
Campus name:
Headingley Campus
Campus Code:
H
Points of Entry:
Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Course code:
N564
Institution code:
L27
Campus name:
Headingley Campus
Campus Code:
H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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A minimum 64-80 points from two A Levels or equivalent, e.g. BTEC Nationals or Cambridge Technicals, excluding General Studies.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
An enhanced criminal history (DBS) check maybe required for certain modules which involve working with children and/or vulnerable others. The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks, therefore international applicants, those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency will therefore require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country before undertaking work with children and/or vulnerable others.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Data from:
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Date range:
2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
BCC
Most common
BCC Most common
ABB
Highest grades
DDD
Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
92%
92% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Location
Fee
Year
England
£9250
Year 1
Northern Ireland
£9250
Year 1
Scotland
£9250
Year 1
Wales
£9250
Year 1
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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