Heriot-Watt University

MSc International Sport Management

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MSc International Sports Management course at Heriot-Watt University is designed to provide students with the understanding and skills needed for careers in national and international sporting organisations. During the 1-year master's programme, students will develop key business knowledge with a focus on understanding current issues and research that shape international sports practice. 

Beyond subject knowledge, the Heriot-Watt University's MSc International Sports Management course will allow students to gain transferable skills that will enable them to work independently and in teams, identify areas for professional development and use technology to create an impact in sports management on a global scale. 

Students will learn through a combination of methods, including coursework, independent study, group work and lectures. They are assessed through examinations, projects, assignments and a final dissertation.

Key highlights

  • Designed for careers in national and international sporting organisations
  • Builds understanding and skills for sport management roles

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include sport-related subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount Scheme

    A 20% discount is applicable to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Coaching Scholarships Programme

    Varies – up to a 100% Tuition fee Reduction (dependent on experience and number of coaching hours across the year).

  • Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence

    The Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence awards the successful recipient(s) with a 20% reduction on their tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Remission of Fees (Families of Staff)

    Please contact the provider.

  • Staff Scholarships

    Please contact the provider

  • The Brodie Family Scholarship (PGT)

    The Brodie Family Scholarship provides financial support of £2,500 per year (or £2,000 per year for students enrolled in a five-year programme) to four undergraduate students.

  • The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)

  • The New Dawn Energy Scholarship

    The New Dawn Energy Scholarship provides £1900 towards living costs to two students enrolling on our MSc in Petroleum Engineering in September 2026.

    Up to £1,900

Careers this course leads to

  • Sport development manager
  • Sports marketing manager
  • Sports event manager
  • Sports club manager
  • Sports governing body officer
  • Sports operations manager

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc International Sports Management from Heriot-Watt can pursue various career roles, including:

  • Sports Agent
  • Sports Marketer
  • Facilities Manager
  • Athletic Director
  • Public relations manager
  • Sports Data Analyst

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study the MSc International Sports Management at Heriot-Watt University is £21,192 (full-time) and £10,596 part-time.

Admission

To apply for the course at Heriot-Watt University, international students should apply through UCAS. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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