Course summary
The sports business is a truly global one, offering excellent opportunities for graduates to work around the world. Research conducted by Sport England shows that over 440,000 people are employed in sport-related jobs in England alone. Our Master's degree in Sports Management focuses on management skills and approaches, accelerating your progression towards (or in) a career in sports management. The degree will help you to stand out as a true professional, making you particularly attractive to employers in the sports and leisure industries. This includes the public and not-for-profit sectors). A degree in Sports Management will give you the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the many different roles and functions within the sports industry. Already working in sports or leisure? By studying the subject you'll gain a greater understanding of the sporting world you work in. The degree can also help you achieve more in your profession. If you have already completed a sport-related degree, this programme will add a business focus to your skillset.
Modules
Core Modules: Applied Research Skills; Consultancy/Applied Research Skills; Consultancy/Research Project; Fundamental Principles of Business; International Finance and Accounting; Marketing and Sponsorship of Sport; Personal and Professional Development (Industry Placement); The Sports Business Environment. Optional: Sport, Globalisation and the Media
Assessment method
You will be assessed in a variety of ways throughout your degree to test knowledge, understanding and skills development. The programme uses a broad range of assessments including business reports, essays, practical exercises, presentations, case studies and assessed blogs.
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree with at least 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent). If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section (or equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16800 | Year 1 |
| International | £16800 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
St Mary's University, Twickenham
St Mary's University
Waldegrave Road
Twickenham
TW1 4SX