BSc (Hons) Sport and Leisure Business Management

Solent University's BSc (Hons) Sport and Leisure Business Management is a multidisciplinary undergraduate degree designed for students with an interest in sport, leisure, recreation, and physical activity — from beginners to those already involved in coaching, administration, or events. The programme covers strategic business principles, facilities and operations management, marketing, event management, community partnership projects, and sustainable leadership, with specialist content spanning areas such as health and fitness, football, hospitality, and tourism. Employability is central, with students able to gain practical experience through the university's own sports complex, BUCS teams, and industry placements.

The course is delivered on campus at Southampton City Centre and runs over three years, with options to include a foundation year or a year in industry, extending to up to five years. It is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), with course content mapped to CIMSPA's professional standards. The programme is delivered by a teaching team that includes course leader Anya Higgins alongside lecturers and senior lecturers with relevant academic and industry expertise.