MSc Diplomacy and Sport at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Understand sport's power on the global stage and prepare for a career in diplomacy, policy or governance. Are you fascinated by the interplay of sport and international politics? Join our MSc Diplomacy and Sport to explore the complexities and possibilities of this dynamic relationship, studying in the UK’s political and sporting hub.

Faculty: Loughborough University London | Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: January 2027 or September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The modules on our MSc Diplomacy and Sport programme have been carefully put together to give you the most up-to-date and relevant set of skills and knowledge for progressing in your chosen career. Compulsory modules: Sport, Politics, and Diplomacy, Grand Challenges, Sport Ecology, Dissertation.

Career pathways

This master’s will set you up for a rewarding career at the intersection of sport and politics. You'll be equipped to work with community-based charities, empower individuals and groups through sport diplomacy, or contribute to the governance and regulation of sports on a national or international scale.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree (50% in final year), or equivalent international qualification, in any subject area. Ghana equivalents: first-class 65% / 3.4 GPA, 2:1 57% / 3.0 GPA, 2:2 50% / 2.5 GPA

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time degree per annum Source

International applicants: GBP 21,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time degree per annum; see fee footnote on course page Source

Intake: January 2027 or September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/masters-degree/

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