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MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
SEP-24, JAN-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth
Full time
SEP-24, J..
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth
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SEP-24, J..
2 years
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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.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
Careers this Master's prepares you for
This course specifically offers potential for career advancement within the growing sport management sector. It builds on the topics that sport management students will have covered at undergraduate level and introduces overarching themes such as funding, policy and strategy.
Key modules in governance, economics and contemporary issues have been designed to enhance student's transferable skills enabling some of our graduates to work in senior roles in areas such as human resources and event management.
Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee for Jan-2024 entry is: £8,500 and for Sep-2024 and Jan-2025 entry is: £10,400
£8,500 per year
Students from EU
The fee for Jan-2024 entry is: £8,500 and for Sep-2024 and Jan-2025 entry is: £10,400
£17,200 per year
Students from International
The fee for Jan-2024 entry is: £17,200 and for Sep-2024 and Jan-2025 entry is: £18,100
Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....