MSc Sport Management at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Learn the theory and practice of sports management with professional experience. Develop your business and leadership skills on this full-time or part-time Master's course. 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.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include MSc Research Development and Practice; Economics and Finance for Sport Managers; Global Sport Event Management; Managing Human Resources in Sport; Market Analysis for Sport.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include General deputy director, Operations manager, Community sports manager, Head of PR and communications, Marketing manager, Chief executive, Consultant, Fitness instructor.

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Application information

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. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time: £9,700 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,900 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time: £17,900 Source

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-sport-management

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