Course summary
Overview If you want an international career working for sporting governing bodies, or delivering events such as the Olympics, Wimbledon, Premier League football, the Indian Premier League, or other elite or mass participation global sporting events, then taking our Master's qualification in sport management will give you the valuable expertise and skills needed to lead, plan and deliver results in the growing sport management industry. The UK is Europe’s leading market for sport and sports tech with sport and physical activity contributing £39 billion to the UK’s economy. The global sports market is expected to reach $707.84 billion in 2026. The UK’s globally renowned sporting events provide many career opportunities. For example, the Premier League is the most watched football league in the world, with matches broadcast to 1 billion homes in 188 countries. On this MSc Sport Management degree course you'll learn the theory and practice of sport management, build on your knowledge and understanding, and develop your leadership skills within an international sport management context. Once you graduate, you'll have the transferable tools and skills needed for an international career in sport management, HR and event management. What you'll experience On this course, you'll:
- Develop the skills in people management and leadership needed for a successful international career in elite global sport
- Study the worldwide sports business industry, and the principles, practice and governance in management
- Learn from our research with internationally recognised sports organisations such as UEFA, the Rugby Football League (RFL) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
- Take part in a field trips such as our visit to Madrid to experience professional sport management at organisations including Real Madrid Football Club – visits like this are part of the course cost, but vary from year-to-year
- Enjoy access to our outstanding new Ravelin Sports Centre, designed to be one of the UK’s most sustainable sports facilities
- Learn from lecturers who have delivered sport management programmes internationally and who are driven by current practices
- Share your sporting skills with the local community through our coaching and volunteering scheme
- General deputy director
- Operations manager
- Community sports manager
- Head of PR and communications
- Marketing manager
- Chief executive
- Consultant
- Fitness instructor
- Industrial placement coordinator
- Marketing assistant
- Sport lecturer
- Rugby Football Union
- Ironman Group
- West Ham United Football Club
- Newcastle United Football Club
- Reading Football Club
- Portsmouth Football Club
- Fulham Football Club
- Norwich Football Club
- Hampshire County Cricket
- Lawn Tennis Association
- Olympic Athletic Centre of Athens
- The Soccer Conclave
- Rugby League World Cup
- TikTok
- Executives in Sport Group
- Hong Kong Darts Federation
Modules
Core modules (full-time) in this year include:
- Contemporary Issues in Sport Management (30 credits)
- Economics and Finance for Sport Managers (30 credits)
- Global Sport Event Management (30 credits)
- Managing Human Resources in Sport (30 credits)
- Market Analysis for Sport (30 credits)
- Principles, Practice and Governance in Sports Management (30 credits)
- Economics and Finance for Sport Managers (30 credits)
- Market Analysis for Sport (30 credits)
- Principles, Practice and Governance in Sports Management (30 credits)
- Contemporary Issues in Sport Management (30 credits)
- Global Sport Event Management (30 credits)
- Managing Human Resources in Sport (30 credits)
Assessment method
You'll be assessed through essays, industry reports, reflective accounts, professional presentations, projects and portfolios. You'll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
Entry requirements
A second-class honours degree in a Sport, Business or Management subject. Applicants who hold a non-related degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For those who do not hold a degree or relevant professional qualification, extensive experience together with evidence of scholarly ability will be required.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 169. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 169. | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 91 | 91 with a minimum of 20 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 20 in Writing. |
| PTE Academic | 61 | An overall score of 61 with a minimum of 54 in each skill. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £10400 | Year 1 |
| England | £10400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10400 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10400 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £10400 | Year 1 |
| International | £17200 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP