Course Overview

Awareness and knowledge of social issues by specialists in the field of sport is increasingly in demand where there is an interest in people. Sports sociologists and ethicists are sought after in a range of sport-related occupations: national governing bodies, community sports development programmes, management of sport/leisure facilities in the private sector, sports administration roles and sports media.

Further, this programme is ideal for those with aspirations of a research career or continued study at PhD level and fosters a range of transferable skills. Indeed, many of our students go on to study a PhD research programme before (and while) working inside academia as lecturers, tutors and researchers.

General Eligibility

Applicants should generally have one of the following:

An honours degree (2.1 or above ) in a sport or leisure-related area appropriate to the pathway.

Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in education, coaching, leisure management or recreation will also be considered for entry to the pathway.

An honours degree (2.1 or above) in an alternative discipline area that is acceptable to the programme leader.

Selection Procedure:

Students are generally selected based on their formal application, a CV and an informal interview with the programme director.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permits weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Academic IELTS 6.5 overall in all elements, or equivalent.

  TOEFL IBT

  Overall - 72

  Reading - 18

  Speaking - 20

  Listening - 17

  Writing - 17