Course summary

The global sport industry is an important, growing and diverse area of employment, particularly in relation to management, development, politics, policy, commerce and governance. This programme prepares you for a career in these and other professional areas within sport and sport-related fields. Our MSc Sport Management, Politics and International Development will provide you with a strong critical understanding of sport management, sport politics and policy, 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 academic staff are committed to equipping you with the knowledge and skills to work in the global sport industries and in wider sport-related fields of employment. You will benefit from their experience in undertaking projects with many leading organisations including: the Commonwealth Secretariat, European Commission, International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, UK Sport and various United Nations agencies. The programme also draws on our strong ties across the sport sector and with sport-related organisations in business, government, and non-profit fields. Key representatives from these organisations will contribute to the programme through guest lectures and/or via supporting other collaborative learning opportunities for postgraduate students, adding further value to your studies.