Overview

Sport in Society (Two-Year) from Malmö University is tailored for those who have undergraduate experience in sports science, physical education, health science and management. By embarking on this programme, you will have the advantage of being schooled in the latest theories, while also being given the opportunity to apply these theories and concepts to real-life projects and challenges through individual assignments and group projects.

Quick Facts:

Located in the dynamic Öresund Region, the programme is linked to Malmö's urban environment and its position as a multicultural, innovative and sustainable city. Throughout the programme, both Scandinavian and international contexts are used as case studies, and the programme is carried out in close collaboration with industry partners such as local organisations.
The programme strives to offer an international classroom practise and brings together students from different backgrounds. This allows you to deepen your knowledge and gain an overview based on the academic backgrounds and practical experience of other students, which will allow you to work transculturally in your future profession.
The education is closely linked to the sport science research environment at Malmö University, which has a strong research environment and a prominent role in the scholarly debate on sport issues.
After completing your studies, you will have significantly deepened your knowledge and understanding of sport in relation to society's change processes. You will have the competence, knowledge and understanding required to work with sport in relation to sustainable development.
The education is relevant for a wide range of jobs and roles where sport is used in the context of change, ranging from working with elite athletes to sporting federations or public health sectors.
This two-year master’s programme also provides a pathway to PhD studies or industry in research and development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sport in Society - to Address Challenges

Globalisation, Sport and Health

Perspectives on Sport in a Changing World

Sport Governance – from Local to International

Sport and Sustainable Development

Research Methods in Sport Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Malmö, Sweden

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 5 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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General requirements

Admission requirements:

A Bachelor degree with at least 180 credits or an equivalent foreign degree, a minimum of 90 credits in sport science, sport studies, sport and exercise science, sport management, sport business, human movement studies, kinesiology, physical education, sport politics, sport coaching, sport psychology, public health, exercise and nutrition, recreation management or equivalent.

The equivalent of English B / English 6 in Swedish secondary school.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

97500 SEK / year

≈ 97500 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Swedish citizens, as well as citizens of other EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, are not required to pay application and tuition fees.

Living costs

Malmö

Sweden

7318 - 11465 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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