Course Overview

The Sport Management MSc program explores the multi-faceted area of sport management, combining specialist sports modules with practical experience in the industry. You will develop the skills to excel in a broad range of roles that make sports organizations and events happen, including within governing bodies, federations, clubs, sponsors, marketing, the media, government, or heritage organizations. This course is ideal for individuals with a degree in sport (science, psychology, and other sports disciplines), event management, marketing, media, business, or humanities who wish to have a career in the sports industry. You will explore a range of different sports and develop a critical perspective on contemporary themes such as ethical considerations, heritage, and sports political, social, economic, and cultural contexts. Areas of management that you will examine include marketing, leadership, governance, and event organization.

General Eligibility

You should have the equivalent or above of a 2.2 UK Bachelor’s Honours degree in a relevant subject such as business management, marketing, media, event management, sport (any discipline: management, coaching, science) or humanities.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential.