Sport Management, M.Sc. | De Montfort University | Leicester, United Kingdom
12 months
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15800 GBP/year
8986 GBP/year
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About

The Sport Management MSc programme from De Montfort University explores the multi-faceted area of sport management, combining specialist sport modules with practical experience in the industry. You will develop the skills to excel in a broad range of roles that make sport organisations and events happen.

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

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

Student insurance

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  • 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/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 15800 GBP per year during 12 months.
  • National

    8986 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 8986 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Leicester

751 - 1426 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Nov 2024
Chevening Scholarships
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UK Government
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Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Amber Student
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Grant
Various benefits
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Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
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British Council - Accreditation UK
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based

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Get-Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
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Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
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Grant
3000 GBP
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Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
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Amber Student
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
09 Nov 2024
Go City Education Scholarship
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Go City
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
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Education Future
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
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ACES Education Fund
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Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
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ServiceScape
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Grant
Various benefits
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Chevening Scholarships
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Various benefits
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Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
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DFID/UK Universities
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2024
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
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Simmons and Fletcher
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Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2025
1st Formations Business Scholarship
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1st Formations
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Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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1040 Abroad
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
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90000 AUD
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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
8000 EUR
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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European Commission
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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ACES: The Society for Editing
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Grant
3000 USD
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Dec 2024
PlagiarismSearch 2024 Essay Contest
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965 USD
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