Faculty of Sport & Education 97
PG Cert/PG Dip/MSc Sport & Exercise Science PG Cert/PG Dip/MA Sport Business
ation
Full-time or part-time Full-time or part-time
This course provides an opportunity for those This is an exciting new course providing a
working, or intending to work in sport, exercise, powerful personal development opportunity for
recreation and related areas to upgrade their those who are working or intending to work in
academic and professional skills, expertise and this dynamic and highly visible area of the UK
knowledge. and wider international economy. It has been
developed in response to changing opportunities,
You will initially select modules in the traditional
risks and challenges for sports business, in an F
aculty of Sport & Educ
areas of exercise physiology, psychology,
increasingly complex and changing environment.
biomechanics and sport and exercise nutrition.
Mandatory core modules include: research The MA Sport Business has been designed so
methods and research in practice. Electives that you are introduced to the key principles and
are available in discipline-based modules processes of sports business management, with
which allow a more detailed consideration of the opportunity to customise the programme to
the contributions of biomechanics, exercise your individual needs and career aspirations.
physiology, physiology, psychology and nutrition This new qualification is ideal if you’re a
to the study of sport and exercise. graduate seeking to enhance employability and
career progression. It will also be extremely
In addition, multidisciplinary electives are
beneficial for those with related industrial
available and offer an opportunity to study a
experience who are seeking a career change, a
selection of contexts and issues from a general
broader management role or progress to a more
sports science or physical activity perspective.
senior level. It will also appeal to those wishing
You can choose to focus your studies in a
to develop their own sports business or to
particular sports science area or take a
progress to further study, research or teaching
broader look, touching on all areas of nutrition,
similar areas within further or higher education.
biomechanics, physiology and psychology. This
The University has outstanding sports facilities
offers a more flexible approach to studying
at both the Headingley Campus and the world
sports science at postgraduate level giving you
famous Headingley Carnegie Stadium, which is
the opportunity to emphasise the aspects of the
an international base for professional cricket,
course that interests you.
rugby league and rugby union teams. The
It is possible that you will do a mixture of
University enjoys fruitful partnerships with
both formative and summative assessments,
this famous sports arena, providing you with
including essays, reports, practical sessions,
outstanding opportunities.
exams and group work.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Normally a good honours degree is required in a
You should normally have a good honours
relevant subject but each application is treated
degree or equivalent prior learning/experience
on its merits. We also welcome applications
in a related discipline (e.g. sport and exercise
from mature applicants with relevant experience
science, sports performance or coaching).
and training rather than formal qualifications.
Key facts
Key facts
Course code: SEMSC
Course code: MASPB
Place of study: Headingley Campus
Place of study: Headingley Campus
Start date: September
Start date: September
Length of study: Full-time 1 year.
Length of study: Full-time 1 year.
Part-time 2 years.
Part-time 2 years.
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