Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Management
The role of a successful sports manager is changing, as new technologies, organisational cultures and social trends influence best practice. This degree has been designed to meet modern industry demands, focusing on the application of theory to practice across a range of sports management and business settings.
A professional learning environment
You’ll benefit from our professional sporting focus – we have successful sports businesses on site including our Championship Hartpury University RFC team, performance Sports Academies and an international equestrian events centre. As part of our Hartpury Sports Business Hub we have outstanding partnerships with professional sports clubs and organisations across the world.
Your sports business consultancy project
You’ll have unique access to leading academic and industry experts within the Hartpury Sports Business Hub; students on the MSc will also be supported to deliver their own sports consultancy project in collaboration with one of our industry partners or their own workplace, enabling them to find a solution to a pressing industry challenge. Partners include the likes of Cheltenham Racecourse, England Rugby, Cheltenham Town FC and more.
A flexible management qualification
This course is ideal for those wanting to pursue a management-level career in a range of different sectors – from sports marketing and consultancy agencies to national governing bodies, leisure providers and charitable sectors. With both full and part-time learning options, you could study alongside existing employment or other commitments. As a graduate, you'll be equipped to meet the skills demands of the sports industry.
Accreditations and endorsements
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) to senior management standard and the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI).
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We want Hartpury to be a place where you are happy and proud to work and for us to be considered an employer of choice in both local and specialist markets.
Employing more than 500 staff, we offer career opportunities to match your aspirations, whatever your expertise and ambitions. From academic positions to technical, management and administrative roles, you’ll find opportunities at every level. Hartpury College is an equal opportunities employer.
OUR COMMITMENT
The College has defined five corporate values which inform the organisational culture and underpin all College business operations, including our recruitment process. These are:
- First Class, First Choice
- Striving for Excellence
- Encouraging and Challenging All
- Nurturing Talent
- Promoting Respect for All
We offer a superb rural environment and excellent facilities in which to work, plus we’ll support, nurture and reward you with an excellent range of benefits, from training and development to childcare vouchers and flexible working.
PSW Opportunity
2 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Academic
2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Non-academic
Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Our minimum overall IELTS scores are listed below, and are in line with UKVI standard. The Common
European Framework for languages (CEFR) level is shown in brackets:
BTEC/A-Level/Access: = 5.5 (B2)
University Undergraduates: = 6.0 (B2)
Undergraduate Veterinary Nursing: = 7.0 (C1)
University Postgraduate (most courses): = 6.5 (C1)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
13000 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A