| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-02-10 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-01-27 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2023-11-25 |
Program Overview
Course overview
This course is delivered by a team of academic, technical and administrative staff who are committed to helping you thrive and succeed in this competitive and exciting industry. You will be taught by academics with sport industry knowledge, and we aim to provide guest lecturers from a variety of relevant organisations.
Why study this course with us?
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Small class sizes, personalised attention and extensive industry involvement make this course directly apply to the industry, and will equip you with both subject knowledge and strong professional networks through your years at University Centre Shrewsbury.
The course has been designed in conjunction with employers and small businesses in the industry and continues to liaise extensively with professionals and employers through visits, work experience and staff contact, enabling graduates of this friendly and supportive course to maximise their opportunities for success.
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Program Outline
Teaching methods
Much of the teaching on this course is classroom based, supported by field trips and visits to relevant organisations. Guest speakers are invited regularly, and can add value to content provided by academic staff. You will undertake independent learning and take responsibility for your own outcomes from the course.
Assessment
You will undertake a wide variety of assessments, both written and practical, to practice your skills in information analysis and presentation.
Work based learning
A compulsory work placement at the end of the second year provides you with timely and relevant opportunities to embed your theoretical understanding and practice your skills in a live business environment.
Job prospects
Graduates will typically pursue a career in sports management through public or private sports organisations or through UK regulatory bodies in sport. This may include a variety of job roles, including: sports development, sports marketing, sports operations, sports manufacturing, sport product and brand management, sponsorship strategy and communications, volunteer management, or sports event management.
Careers service
The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.
Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.
Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.
