If you're looking to develop a critical understanding of, and a capacity to work within, the ever-changing sport industry, then our Master's in Sport Management is ideal.

  • Our postgraduate 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).
  • Your learning is informed by research utilised by organisations such as the International Olympic Committee, UEFA, Premier League football teams, UK Sport, and many internationally renowned organisations.
  • Benefit from our diverse and world-leading research portfolio to develop a research project that is individually tailored to reflect your interests and meet your career needs.
  • Our programme is delivered by internationally renowned academics in the areas of sport economics, marketing, sponsorship and management.
  • You will also have opportunities to hear from key industry figures, helping you to develop your network as well as the knowledge and skills that are demanded by employers.
  • 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, allowing you to develop global networks.
  • Located on our Loughborough campus, our MSc is at the heart of the UK sporting ecosystem, with Sport Park, Loughborough Sport, our Loughborough Lightning franchises, and a multitude of international sports organisations all located on our campus.
  • Our unique professional development opportunities ensure graduates are well-placed to thrive in the global sport industry. Students have also gained experience at major events and organisations such as the UEFA Women's Euro (2022), Wimbledon and Commonwealth Games (2022).
  • Access to a network of over 1200 sport management students and graduates based all over the world, providing you with the opportunity to develop connections and learn from the experiences of alumni working across the sector.
Ashley

Ashley

The academic support is tremendous ... Being able to meet with them as people and not just professors was great. Their individual expertise on the courses they teach is impressive, they provide a wealth of information, that I am very grateful for.
Sidney

Sidney

Sport Management MSc graduate

I secured a research coordinator role at Mission 89, where I am responsible for communication and coordination of activities within an expert group of professionals in sport on a project aimed at eventually alleviating sport child trafficking.