MSc International Sport Management

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree – minimum 2:2 (ideally 2:1) or international equivalent.

Applicants with a 2:2 should have some experience of studying or working in business or sports related areas and may be asked to complete a short assignment and/or discuss their application with the Course Leader to make sure they are ready for study at postgraduate level.

English language qualifications: Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries will be asked for an English qualification which tests Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and will be asked to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each section) or recognised equivalent.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Delivered in a campus that has the world-famous Wembley Stadium at its heart, this *Global Top 40 Postgraduate degree course is designed to prepare graduates to take on leadership roles in the global sports business. From Asia to Europe and to America, sport is a global phenomenon with a wealth of career opportunities.

UCFB’s distinctive MSc International Sport Management degree provides an unparalleled educational and experiential opportunity for aspiring sports leaders. This pioneering course has been developed as a transformational journey suited for graduates of all disciplines, as well as for current professionals working within various sectors of the sports industry, for example in management, marketing or operations.

This innovative course is designed as a transformative journey suitable for graduates from any discipline, as well as for current professionals in various sectors of the sports industry. Providing you with insight into the global sports industry, graduates will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and network to propel into the next step of their career within the most exciting industry in the world.

Sharing the stage with the world’s most elite institutions, this degree ranked 23rd in the world in the prestigious SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings. It also ranked 1st in Average Salary.

Taught at UCFB's iconic campus at UCFB Wembley, students are immersed in the Football and Sports industry, with unique access to industry networking opportunities and enhanced career and employability support.

*SportsBusiness Magazine Postgraduate Rankings 2023

Fees and funding

UCFB is proud to offer an extensive suite of scholarships to support outstanding students as they embark on their postgraduate study.

From scholarships to aid our elite athletes, to attracting aspiring sports leaders, and scholarships which support inclusivity and diversity within the sporting industry, our scholarships are there to support students who want to make a meaningful difference to the future of the sporting world.