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MSc Sport Management, Politics and International Development

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    MSc Full-time 1 year, Part-time Typically 2 years

Masters Degree Description

The global sport industry is an important, growing and diverse area of employment, particularly in relation to management, development, politics, policy, business and governance. This programme covers these areas to prepare you for a career in sport and sport-related fields.

Our MSc in Sport Management, Politics and International Development will provide you with a strong critical understanding of sport management, sport politics and policy, and sport development in an international context. The programme is taught by our diverse team of staff who are recognised globally for their research and teaching in these areas.

Entry Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a wide range of disciplines including sports science, social science, arts, engineering, sciences and other technical disciplines.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.

Student Destinations

This programme will provide you with the skills and knowledge to enter careers in sport management, sport policy and sport development, or to pursue PhD study.

We anticipate that graduates will gravitate towards opportunities in sport management, sport marketing, sport sponsorship, sport development, sport policy and governance and sport-related social enterprises.

Our graduates have secured graduate roles with the Siba Foundation, Oxford University, Dutch Football Association and Elite Sports Marketing UK, as well as with: The Football Association (Education Development Coordinator), PricewaterhouseCooper UK (Manager), British Triathlon Federation (Pathway Coordinator), Warwickshire County Cricket Club (Marketing Executive), Sport Invest (Social Media Manager), StreetGames UK (Research and Insight Intern), Qantara Sports (Sports Program Coordinator), Trivandi (Project Developer), and Gullivers Sports Travel (Commercial Executive).

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory modules

  • Research Methods and Skills for Sport Managers (30 credits)
  • The Politics of Sport (15 credits)
  • The Development of Sport (15 credits)
  • Personal Development for Sport Management Employability (15 credits)

Semester 2

Compulsory modules

  • Governing Sport (15 credits)
  • Global Sport Marketing and Media (15 credits)
  • Sport and International Development (15 credits)
  • Sport Integrity (15 credits)
  • Personal Development for Sport Management Employability (15 credits)
  • Project (MSc Sport Management) (45 credits)

Summer

Compulsory modules

  • Personal Development for Sport Management Employability (15 credits)
  • Project (MSc Sport Management) (45 credits)

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