MSc Sport Management, Politics and International Development at Loughborough University

Explore sport's role in policy, politics and global development. The global sport industry is an important, growing and diverse area of employment, particularly in relation to management, development, politics, policy, business and governance. This programme covers these areas to prepare you for a career in sport and sport-related fields.

Faculty: School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences  |  Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; Typically 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme draws on the University's outstanding global reputation and research expertise to equip you with strong knowledge and a critical understanding of sport management, sport politics and policy, and sport development. Compulsory modules: Strategic Sport Marketing, The Politics of Sport, The Development of Sport, Research Methods and Data Analytics, Personal Development for Sport Management Employability, Governing Sport, Sport and International Development, Sport Integrity, Project (SM/SMPID).

Career pathways

This programme will provide you with the skills and knowledge to enter careers in sport management, sport policy and sport development, or to pursue PhD study. We anticipate that graduates will gravitate towards opportunities in sport management, sport marketing, sport sponsorship, sport development, sport policy and governance and sport-related social enterprises.

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