Overview

The professional sports industry continues to rapidly evolve, with increasing commercialisation driving the expansion of legal roles across clubs, foundations, and governing bodies.

In response to these developments, the Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Law at Leeds Beckett University equips you with the competencies to navigate the legal aspects of sport, including the legal, political, and economic dimensions of modern sport.Pursuing a sports law degree will empower you to engage with the complexities of sport legal issues effectively.

As part of this sports law course, you’ll:

Develop cutting-edge expertise in governance, sport law, and the many intricacies this specialist area demonstrates
Gain a critical understanding of the context in which the law operates across sport organisations, governing bodies, and competitions
Acquire an appreciation of the factors and variables that shape legal practices and procedures in sport law, courts, and tribunals
Analyse and critique the relevant areas of international law across the sport sector
Demonstrate the relevance of sport law and its legal heritage by relating it to general law principles
Conduct independent research and engage with current issues and external factors that influence the legal representation of professional sportspeople

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Foundations of Sport Law & the Sport Regulatory Regime
Contemporary Perspectives on International Sport Law
Representing the Athlete Player

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-02 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sports Management Legal Studies View 110 other Masters in Sports Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in law or have significant experience from within the sport, legal or governance sector.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional;

Tuition Fees

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4640 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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As part of this sports law course, you’ll:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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