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MA Sports History and Culture

De Montfort University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The MA in Sports History and Culture at De Montfort University offers a comprehensive exploration of the social, cultural, and political dimensions of sports. Students will gain a deep understanding of the role of sports in society, including its impact on identity, culture, and power dynamics. The course will cover a range of topics such as the history of sports, sports media and communication, sports politics and policy, and the social and cultural contexts of sports participation. This program is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in sports management, journalism, coaching, or related fields.

Additional Information

The course is designed to provide students with a range of skills and knowledge that will enable them to work in a variety of settings, including sports organizations, media outlets, and government agencies. Students will have the opportunity to engage with real-world case studies and projects, developing their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The program also offers opportunities for students to engage in research and collaborate with faculty members on ongoing research projects.

Unlock Your Potential at De Montfort University: A Leader in Sports Education

De Montfort University is a leading institution for sports-related education, with a strong reputation for producing graduates who are well-equipped to succeed in the rapidly evolving world of sports. The university has a dedicated sports facility and offers a range of sport-related programs, providing students with access to state-of-the-art resources and expert faculty. Located in Leicester, UK, the university is easily accessible from major cities and airports, offering a unique blend of urban and rural environments for students to learn and grow.

Why You Should Study This Course

You will investigate the origins of modern sport, examine its cultural and global significance, discover how sport can help us understand society and different communities, as well as consider how historians of sport can use primary sources. The scope of the course is global, not only analyzing how modern sport spread from its British origins but also how other nations embraced sport within their own cultural contexts. The ICSHC has the foremost historians in the field on its staff who publish critically acclaimed books and articles, are editors of leading journals, organize international conferences, and work as consultants for a variety of projects, including the major BBC radio series Sport and the British. While you will study full-time or part-time via online lectures, you will also be invited to attend seminars and conferences organized by the ICSHC and partnership groups such as the British Society of Sports History and the European Committee for Sports History. These partnerships, coupled with our academic teams expertise and real-world experience, will provide you with a challenging and rewarding intellectual experience. You will be encouraged to become part of our wider research community at the ICSHC, both in person and through social media.

General Eligibility

You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK bachelors honors degree in a relevant subject such as history, other humanities-based subjects, sports studies, or sociology.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules
  • Social and Cultural Themes of Sport

  • Sport, Politics and Policy

  • Investigating Sports History: Research Methods

  • Sport, Writing and History

  • Football: Past and Present

  • The History of Rugby

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

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