Discover a four‑year BSc that merges sport management theory, coaching practice and real‑world placement in a world‑class training environment.
The University of Bath offers a BSc (Hons) Sport Management and Coaching that equips students with a critical and practical grasp of sport’s role in society. The curriculum interlaces sport management, development, coaching, physical education, and the psychology and sociology of sport, allowing learners to specialise in at least one area while maintaining a broad interdisciplinary foundation.
Program structure from year one to graduation
In the first year, students encounter introductory modules such as Coaching and Physical Education (15 credits), Psychology and Sociology of Sport, Exercise and Health (15 credits), Sport Management and Development (15 credits) and Studying Sport 1: Knowledge, Ethics and Communication (15 credits).
These units lay the groundwork for understanding the ethical, cultural and organisational dimensions of sport. The workload totals 120 credits (60 ECTS) per year, blending lectures, seminars and practical workshops.
Year two expands choice through optional units worth 40 credits, enabling students to tailor their learning to interests such as sport marketing, community development or performance analysis.
Core study continues with Studying Sport 2: Research Methods (20 credits), sharpening analytical skills required for evidence-based practice.
The third year introduces a mandatory Sport Management and Coaching professional placement worth 60 credits. During this twelve-month immersion, students apply classroom knowledge in settings ranging from elite clubs and international organisations to community programmes, building project-management, decision-making and stakeholder-engagement abilities that employers value highly.
In the final year, learners complete a dissertation (20 credits) and a module on Sport and Social Change (10 credits). The dissertation is a year-long research project that encourages depth in a chosen specialty, while the social-change module prompts critical reflection on sport’s societal impact and avenues for improvement.
Learning environment, staff expertise and career pathways
Students benefit from Bath’s £35 million Sports Training Village a facility that hosts over 50 sports and international competitions. Cutting-edge labs provide biomechanics and physiology tools such as force platforms, gas analysers and motion-capture systems, giving hands-on experience with performance-analysis technology.
The teaching team spans the Department for Health and the School of Management, with specialists in coaching performance, health and physical activity, leisure tourism, sport psychology, and sport policy. Their research-driven approach ensures that lectures are infused with current industry trends and scholarly insight.
Graduates routinely enter roles in sport science, public health, exercise medicine, sports management and coaching. Recent alumni have joined organisations such as the FA, FIFA, Hawk-EYE Innovations, NHS Trusts, Deloitte, and major football clubs like Bristol City. The professional placement often acts as a springboard, with some students receiving graduate offers directly from their host organisations.
Further study, entry requirements and financial considerations
For those seeking advanced qualifications, the programme feeds into a co-developed MSc in Sport Management, covering theory and methods relevant to the sport industry. Entry requires three A-levels (typical offer AAB–A*AC) or equivalent qualifications; contextual offers are available for applicants from under-represented backgrounds. International students must meet English language standards, such as IELTS 6.5
Tuition for 2026/27 is £9,790 for Home students and £25,400 for overseas applicants, with reduced fees for placement years. Additional costs include a potential DBS check (£55) and standard study expenses. Financial support may be accessed through loans, scholarships or bursaries offered by the university.
