MSc Sports Management at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Explore a wide array of crucial current concepts in Sports Management from a powerful, multi-disciplinary perspective. Benefit from our extensive links across the sport, health and business sectors, with external employers including local partners such as Exeter Chiefs Rugby Union Club, Exeter City Football Club, Yeovil Town Women’s F.C. and Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, as well as diverse regional, national and global organisations including NHS (National Health Service), national governing bodies such as the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association), through to commercial companies including Red Bull, BUPA, Nike Sports Camps and more! Tailor your programme to your career ambitions or academi...

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will explore strategic management and leadership approaches across a variety of sporting contexts, and learn how to critically consider and appraise their importance to sporting governance and development. We will discuss the role of sport in changing and reacting to societal agendas and the models that support effectual operational governance at a local, national and international level. You can choose to undertake an academic research-based dissertation or complete a sports management business plan.

Career pathways

MSc Sports Management offers the expertise needed by graduates looking for jobs in or related to sports industries. You are able to access a huge range of opportunities and support when considering your future career options. After graduating, you might expect to pursue careers in a variety of professions in or related to the sport industries, including consultancy, management, sport facilities management, international sport development or sport social enterprises.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to this programme must have a minimum 2:2 or equivalent in a related discipline. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications. Applicants wishing to select optional modules within the Department of Public Health and Sport Sciences must have a foundation in sport and exercise sciences at undergraduate level or equivalent. English language: Profile B2 (international applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,300 a year (2027/28). UK fees per year: £13,300 full-time; £6,650 part-time International fees per year: £29,750 full-time; £14,900 part-time Source

International applicants: GBP 29,750 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/masters-degrees/apply/

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