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Leadership in Sport - MA at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An MA designed with industry partners for people working in sport, community and physical activity roles, focusing on leadership development. Delivery is blended, with residential block delivery and online content, and an optional paid work-based learning programme in the US with UK International Soccer.

Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Research Project, Leading People in Sport, Sport Business Principles and Professional Work-Based Development. Options include The High Performance Environment, Effective Coaching, Enterprise and Innovation in Sport, Strategic Leadership in Sport, Curriculum Design and Contemporary Approaches to Player Development, and Pedagogy in Football.

Career pathways

Development officer, leadership roles, regional director roles and director of coaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an Honours degree of at least a 2:2 in a relevant subject, although related work experience (for example three years in sports development, leisure management or coaching) can be taken into account. An interview may be required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,060 a year. Home full-time fee per year shown in key course details for the 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,900 a year. International full-time fee per year shown in key course details for the 2027 entry. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time

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