Overview
This Sport Management MSc programme from De Montfort University 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 sport’s political, social, economic and cultural contexts. Areas of management that you will examine include marketing, leadership, governance and event organisation.
Graduate careers
- The sport industry is dynamic and fast-moving, with a variety of exciting career opportunities. Through guest speakers, site visits and industry experience, you will discover the broad range of roles that are available and position yourself to pursue your chosen path. The course has employability skills specific to the sport industry embedded into the curriculum, alongside opportunities to gain hands-on experience with sport organisations and businesses.
- Graduates will be ideally placed to work within governing bodies, federations, clubs, sponsors, marketing organisations, the media, public relations, local and central government, or legacy and heritage organisations.
- Alex Marlow graduated in 2019 and landed a communications role based at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium. During his studies he worked at Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Leicester Riders and British Swimming to gain insight into different sports businesses. He said: “I wanted to stand out so when I did my Master’s I wanted to make sure I got as much experience of different sports as possible. I was able to talk about the work I had done during my Master’s at the interview.”
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mega-Event: Global Sport in Perspective
- Global Sport and Cultural Event Marketing
- Sport Ethics and Governance
- Sport Heritage
- Events Leadership
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Management Studies Sports Management Sport and Exercise Science View 335 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have the equivalent of a 2.2 or above UK Bachelor’s Honours degree in a relevant subject such as business, marketing, media, event management, sport (any discipline: management, coaching, science) or humanities
- If you have other professional qualifications and industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis
- Non-standard applicants will be invited to attend an interview
- Download and complete the international application form
- A copy of your qualifications
- A copy of your English language certificate
- A personal statement of at least 500 words explaining why you want to study your chosen course at DMU and any additional information that will support your application
- A copy of your passport
- Two references
Tuition Fee
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International
15800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15800 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8986 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8986 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Leicester
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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