• Our degrees are informed by sector-leading research ranked 1st in the UK for research power and environment in Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism (Times Higher Education – REF 2021 League Tables).
  • The MSc is delivered by internationally renowned academics with expertise in: sport and social justice; match-fixing and corruption; sport law and governance; national identities and nationalism; physical activity policy; sport management; and media and marketing strategies in sport.
  • You will have opportunities to learn from key industry figures and benefit from our close links to external organisations, including UNESCO and the Commonwealth Secretariat, as well as sport organisations, non-governmental organisations, and corporations.
  • Benefit from a welcoming and genuinely international learning environment for postgraduate study – join the School’s large community of postgraduate students, typically drawn from over 20 countries.
  • Access a closed network of over 1200 sport management students and graduates globally, providing you with the opportunity to develop connections and learn from the experiences of alumni working across the sector.
  • You can volunteer with our Coach and Volunteer Academy, helping you to further develop practical and applied skills to practice what you learn in the classroom.
Yang Chen

Yang

Loughborough University’s Sport Management, Politics and International Development programme provided a robust theoretical foundation and practical skills, significantly aiding my career.

Kyra

Kyra

Loughborough University is a worldwide pioneer in sport-related education. My Master’s degree perfectly suited my interests, covering contemporary socio-political issues of the international sport landscape.
Reïna

Reïna

My time at Loughborough University has equipped me with a profound understanding of the sport for development sector, as well as facilitating invaluable connections with influential individuals who have significantly shaped my career trajectory.
Benjamin Grimes

Benjamin

Loughborough is an amazing university with great courses, people and lecturers. If you want to work in sport post-university, there is no better place than Loughborough to have on your CV and open doors into the various parts of the sports sector.