
Overview
On this M.Sc. Sport Management degree course from the University of Portsmouth you'll learn the theory and practice of sport management, build on your knowledge and understanding, and develop your leadership skills within an international sport management context.
Once you graduate, you'll have the transferable tools and skills needed for an international career in sport management, HR and event management.
Course highlights
- Develop the skills in people management and leadership needed for a successful international career in elite global sport
- Study the worldwide sports business industry, and the principles, practice and governance in management
- Learn from our research with internationally recognised sports organisations such as UEFA, the Rugby Football League (RFL) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
- Enjoy access to our outstanding new Ravelin Sports Centre, designed to be one of the UK’s most sustainable sports facilities
- Learn from lecturers who have delivered sport management programmes internationally and who are driven by current practices
- Explore employability and work experience opportunities during your time in Portsmouth
Career development
This course specifically offers potential for career advancement within the growing sport management sector. It builds on the topics that sport management students will have covered at undergraduate level and introduces overarching themes such as funding, policy and strategy.
Key modules in governance, economics and contemporary issues have been designed to enhance student's transferable skills enabling some of our graduates to work in senior roles in areas such as human resources and event management.
Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:
- General deputy director
- Operations manager
- Community sports manager
- Head of PR and communications
- Marketing manager
- Chief executive
- Consultant
- Fitness instructor
- Industrial placement coordinator
- Marketing assistant
- Sport lecturer
Graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:
- Rugby Football Union
- Ironman Group
- West Ham United Football Club
- Newcastle United Football Club
- Reading Football Club
- Portsmouth Football Club
- Fulham Football Club
- Norwich Football Club
- Hampshire County Cricket
- Lawn Tennis Association
- Olympic Athletic Centre of Athens
- The Soccer Conclave
- Rugby League World Cup
- TikTok
- Executives in Sport Group
- Hong Kong Darts Federation
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
Economics and Finance for Sport Managers
Global Sport Event Management
Managing Human Resources in Sport
Market Analysis for Sport
Contemporary Issues in Sport Management
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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For September intake: 26 July deadline for applications from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan.
For January intake: 16 December deadline for applicants from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan.
Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
Sports Management Sport and Exercise Science View 339 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
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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
A second-class honours degree in a Sport, Business or Management subject.
Applicants who hold a non-related degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
For those who do not hold a degree or relevant professional qualification, extensive experience together with evidence of scholarly ability will be required.
Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete.
If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.
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International
17200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17200 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10400 GBP per year during 12 months.
- EU full-time tuition fee: £10,400 (including Transition Scholarship)
Part-time tuition fees:
UK, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man students: £3,470 in year 1, £6,930 in year 2
EU students: Part-time: £3,470 in year 1, £6,930 in year 2 (including Transition Scholarship)
International students: £5,730 in year 1, £11,470 in year 2
Living costs for Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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