Course summary
The Sport Management MSc programme explores the multi-faceted area of sport management, combining specialist sport modules with the chance to gain practical industry experience through multiple sport volunteering opportunities. You will develop the skills to excel in a broad range of roles that make sport organisations run and events happen, including within governing bodies, federations, clubs, sponsors, marketing, the media, government, or heritage organisations. This course is ideal for individuals with a degree in sport (management, coaching or science), event management, marketing, media, business management or humanities who wish to have a career in the sports industry. We have excellent industry links and you will be encouraged to volunteer at local, national, and international sporting events. Previous students have volunteered with British Gymnastics, UK Athletics, England Hockey, Archery GB, British Basketball League amongst many others. na. Key features
- You can exit the course with a Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate or an Institutional Credit award depending on the credits you have successfully achieved.
- Study a range of sports-related areas to give you knowledge across the industry and develop the expertise that will enable you to work at a local, national and international level.
- Gain the skills and experience to be well-positioned for this competitive sector. You can get hands-on experience and have the opportunity to investigate a real-world problem for a sporting organisation with a business focused project.
- Take part in volunteering opportunities to kickstart your career (see above).
- Benefit from teaching staff links to high-profile sporting organisations including the British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association, Leicester City Football Club, Leicester Tigers Rugby Football Club, the British Basketball League, Leicestershire County Cricket Club and the Nottingham Open.
- Benefit from mentorship by sport industry professionals and insight from guest speakers from National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) and other commercial and non-profit organisations.
- Learn in small groups and be part of a strong community in which students from across the globe bring their different perspectives, enhancing your international outlook.
Assessment method
Teaching and learning methods include traditional lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, case study analysis, audio-visual presentations, guest lectures, collaborative group work, such as presentations and projects, individual presentations, and industry experience through hands-on fieldwork. In addition, wide use will be made of the virtual learning environment. Site visits to a range of local, national, and international sport-related organisations and institutions enable students to see how ideas from academic study can be applied in the real world. Assessment methods balance practical, industry-related pieces with traditional essays, as well as a presentation. These include project plans, reflective journals, and reports.
Entry requirements
You should have the equivalent or above of a 2.2 UK Bachelor’s Honours degree in a business management, marketing, media, event management, sport (any discipline: management, coaching, science) or humanities related subject. If you have other professional qualifications and industry experience, we will consider your application on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
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Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH