
Overview
Our course will develop and enhance your business management knowledge and skills. It’s completely taught within the sports context, by staff with sports management and consultancy experience.
Our strong philosophy for this Sports Business Management programme from University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is that it’s intellectually and academically stimulating, but also clearly focused on the vocational needs of the sports industry.
Why study with us
Sport is a multi-billion-dollar industry and the content of our course is reflective of the global context in which sports organisations operate.
Learn about life in the sports industry through guest lectures. The Premier League and professional rugby clubs are just some of our speakers.
Our course team have a wealth of experience both within academia and in the sports industry. You’ll be taught by academics who are actively researching and publishing.
Future careers
Our Sports Business Management programme will prepare you for a career in the industry within a private, commercial, public or voluntary sector in a range of management and academic roles.
Our graduates have gone on enjoy successful careers in high profile sports organisations. Here are just a few examples:
- Media Marketing Manager at Manchester United Football Club
- Regional Events Officer (North West) at British Cycling
- Regional Sports Co-ordinator (West Midlands) at British Colleges Sport
- Head of Marketing at Swiss Cycling
- Junior Planning & Insight Manager at McCann Erickson
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Sports Marketing
- Sport Business and Strategic Thinking
- Sport Operations and Legal Aspects of Sport Business
- Sport Economics and Finance
- Professional Development for Sport
- Dissertation for Sport
- Research Methods for Sport
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Business Administration Sports Management Sports Sciences View 59 other Masters in Sports Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- An honours degree from a British university (or overseas equivalent). It would normally be expected that this degree be awarded at the level of lower second class or above (or overseas equivalent).
- The programme is designed for graduates from a wide range of backgrounds, including both those with some experience in the sports industry (either through employment or study) and those who have not previously studied/worked in sport area encouraged to apply and we will consider each case on its merits.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
13500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7100 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time: £785 per 20 credits (UK/EU)
Funding
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