MSc High Performance Sport Management

The MSc High Performance Sport Management at Middlesex University is for individuals who want to take on leadership roles and drive new ideas in elite sports. It's delivered online, with an optional in-person component. You'll learn the specialist knowledge to manage athletes, teams, and sports organisations.

The programme covers important subjects like performance analysis, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, nutrition, and business development. It combines academic understanding with hands-on practice, helping you to build the strategic thinking and leadership skills required in high-performance sports environments.

Learning is flexible and interactive, using online lectures, group discussions, and case studies. Assessments include essays, presentations, reflective journals, and a final research project or dissertation.

Middlesex University is a public research institution located in Hendon, northwest London. Established in its current form in 1992, the university boasts a history that dates back to 1878. The university offers courses across its faculties, including Science and Technology, Professional and Social Sciences, and the Arts and Creative Industries. 

As part of the MSc High Performance Sport Management course, you will benefit from the university's substantial investment in a brand-new, state-of-the-art training centre. This excellent £24 million facility is found at the West Stand of StoneX Stadium, the home of Saracens Rugby.

Grade Requirements

• Candidates need a 2:2 honours degree in a sport or exercise science-related field.
• Applicants with degrees in other subjects (minimum 2:2) may be considered for the course if they possess relevant industry experience and professional qualifications.
• Engagement in athletic development, such as roles within professional clubs, governing bodies, or private athletic training.

English Proficiency

• To be considered for postgraduate admission, international students must achieve an IELTS overall score of 6.5, ensuring they score no lower than 6.0 in any individual part of the test.
• Other accepted tests include TOEFL, PTE, or Cambridge.

International students starting the MSc High Performance Sport Management at Middlesex University in the 2025/26 academic year will pay £12,800.

International students looking to join the MSc High Performance Sport Management can find funding options. You might be interested in the Significant Achievement in Sport Scholarship. This scholarship offers between £200 and £1,000 to postgraduate students who have achieved something special in sport. Middlesex University provides an International Student Merit Award of between £1,000 and £5,000 as a fee reduction for the first year.

Graduates of the MSc High Performance Sport Management from Middlesex University can work in roles such as:

• High Performance Manager
• Sport Performance Analyst
• Athlete Development Manager
• Sports Operations Manager
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Performance Consultant

International students interested in joining the MSc High Performance Sport Management course can get help with their application. Contact AHZ's counsellors today.