MA Management, Law and Humanities of Sport

The MA Management, Law, and Humanities of Sport at De Montfort University is designed to teach you about the complexities of the sports business world. This course is a postgraduate programme in sports management ranked number one multiple times in Europe by SportBusiness.

It covers all major aspects of the sports industry, including management, law, and the humanities of sport. Essentially, this course is designed to build you into an all-around manager for the international sports industry. It is taught by world-renowned sports scholars and experts in the industry, including professionals from organisations like FIFA, UEFA, and F1.

This course is delivered across several major European institutions. For instance, you will study Sports History and Culture at De Montfort University, Sports Business and Management at SDA Bocconi, and Sports Law in Switzerland.

The course strongly emphasises practical learning through group projects that promote teamwork and help you solve real-world sports problems. You will attend lectures and seminars, make presentations, and also attend guest lectures, all supported by independent study. Assessments will come in different forms, including group presentations, oral exams, written exams, and a final project where you research a chosen topic.

De Montfort University was established in Leicester, UK, in 1870. Later in 1992, it gained university status. Its four faculties offer a wide range of courses for undergraduate, graduate, and research students. Significantly, these courses have been approved by reputable professional associations like the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), ACCA, and CIMA.

De Montfort University currently enrols about 27,000 students, 2,700 of whom are international students from over 130 nations. Modern amenities like specialised labs, advanced workshops, and first-rate, fully equipped studios are made available to the university's sizable student body.

Here are the standard entry requirements to study the MA Management, Law and Humanities of Sport at De Montfort University:

You should have a proven interest in sport, 2-3 years of work experience and a valid reason to study this course.

Grade Requirements

To apply, you need a bachelor's degree with good grades in any discipline. You may also submit an equivalent qualification.

English Proficiency

Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 session to study MA Management, Law and Humanities of Sport at De Montfort University is £16,300 per year of study.

De Montfort University offers several financial aid options to its international students. For instance, international students can receive a tuition reduction for their first year of study through the Global Access Scholarship.

Here are some of the career options you have with an MA Management, Law and Humanities of Sport from De Montfort University:

• Sports Development Manager
• Sports Event Coordinator
• Sports Governance Advisor
• Athlete Representative/Agent
• Sports Compliance Officer
• Sports Marketing Manager

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.