Overview

Through the Sport Business, Management and Policy course from Manchester Metropolitan University, everything you learn on this course has been designed in conjunction with our networks within the sports industry. All of our teaching is research-led. The majority of our staff are internationally renowned for their research in sports policy, law, politics, marketing and more.

Our teaching team work closely with key industry organisations across the globe, including UK Sport, the IOC, UEFA, and FIFA.

After you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a career in sport business and management, policy and governance in the public and private sector.

Career opportunities:

After you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a career in sport business and management, policy and governance in the public and private sector.

We’ve designed this Sport Business, Management and Policy programme from Manchester Metropolitan University in conjunction with our networks within the sports industry, to ensure students graduate with the practical skills and knowledge highly sought-after by leading sports employers.

We want to help you understand the complex nature of business and policy to help you achieve employment in your ideal area. Alongside the core subjects that you study, you’ll also gain vital research skills that will be of value to employers.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply for roles in a variety of sport business and management, policy and governance specialisms - in the public and private sectors, both in the UK and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Masters Level Learning

Sport Policy and Politics

Policy and Management of Sports Events

Business Analytics

Sport Marketing

Sport Business and Management

International Strategic Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00 , International

More details

You can apply for a master’s course at any time throughout the year, most courses will close for applications in mid to late August.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Sports Management Sport and Exercise Science View 325 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You'll need a UK honours degree — at least a 2:2 — or international equivalent.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22500 GBP / year

≈ 22500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11600 GBP / year

≈ 11600 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

UK: £1934 per 30 credits
EU/International: £3750 per 30 credits

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / 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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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Manchester

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