Overview
Our MSc in Sport Management, Politics and International Development at Loughborough University will provide you with a strong critical understanding of sport management, sport politics and sport development in an international context. It is taught by our diverse team of staff who are recognised globally for their research and teaching in these areas. Our team is committed to equipping you with the knowledge and skills to work in the global sport industries and in wider sport-related fields of employment.
Our academic staff have undertaken projects with many leading organisations including the Commonwealth Secretariat, European Commission, International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, UK Sport and various United Nations agencies.
Career
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 social enterprise.
As this is a new programme, there is no graduate destination information currently available. However, graduates from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences have gone on to pursue varied roles within organisations including Adidas, Arena Sports, Group M China, Lawn Tennis Association, Major Events International, Qatar Investment Group and the Youth Sport Trust.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods and Skills for Sport Managers
- The Politics of Sport
- The Development of Sport
- Sport Integrity
- Sport and International Development
- Global Sport Marketing and Media
- Sport Policy, Governance and Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Development Sports Management Political Science View 187 other Masters in Sports Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in sports science or a social science discipline.
Tuition Fee
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International
26500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11900 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Loughborough
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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