International Sport Management MSc
1 Year Full-Time | September Start
Option for Placement Year
Option for Study Abroad
Option for Placement Year
Option for Study Abroad
The programme empowers current and future leaders to acquire advanced knowledge and intellectual skills necessary for career progression. It encourages you to develop an understanding and respect for a globalised society with diverse needs. It is suited for those who wish to become a more effective and enterprising manager in a knowledge-based global sports economy.
Research Powerhouse: Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria is ranked 5th for research power in the UK (REF 2021).
This Sport Management course balances an inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary approach to study. The programme prides itself on the importance of contemporary theory and practice within its delivery. You will apply models and theories in a critically reflective and creative approach to address real-life industry problems. Additionally, you will also be encouraged to study contemporary practices that promote sustainability. This includes changes being made to facilities, events, campaigns and widening participation across all aspects of the sector.
Within each module of study, you will develop vocationally relevant experience and skills. This includes strategic planning, human resource management, organisational theory and leadership, sport sponsorship, marketing and finance.
The specialised sport focus within this Masters connects you directly to the network of sport regionally, nationally and internationally. The esteemed reputation of the programme has been developed through the unique insight into the global sports industry. This is offered via engagement with various sports organisations within the modules.
Our unique learning and teaching experience enable you to graduate equipped with transferable management skills. This well-rounded knowledge base is very desirable to a variety of postgraduate-level employers.
Level of Study
Postgraduate
Mode of Study
1 year Full Time
1 other options available
School
Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation
Location
City Campus, Northumbria University
City
Newcastle
Start
September 2026
Fees
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Applicants should normally have:
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, ideally in a sport-related subject, or an academic qualification in a non-sport discipline with a demonstrable interest in sport.
International qualifications
If you have studied a non-UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
English Language requirements
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
Full UK Fee: £11,250
The fees in the academic year 2027/28 are £10,050. Fees are set in line with the tuition fee cap decided by the UK Government. The University may increase fees in subsequent years in line with any changes to the tuition fee cap. Increases will be linked to inflation. For example, increases may be linked to RPIX (Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments). Students will be notified of any increase ahead of it taking effect. Student fee loans rise in line with the tuition fees cap.
Full International Fee: £19,850
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
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