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PostgraduateMSc

Sport Management and the Business of Football

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,390Per Year (Intl)
£15,600Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the MSc Sport Management and the Business of Football at Birkbeck, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MSc Sport Management and the Business of Football is designed to give you the skills and expertise you need to compete in the football industry and related businesses and organisations, by combining specialist teaching about the principles and practice of sport and football business management and economics with general training in management, business organisation, strategy and research methods. The course covers several key areas, such as governance and regulatory issues, with emphasis on the wider sport and football sectors. It will help you to develop a deeper understanding of manag... International tuition fees are £24,390 per year, home/UK fees are £15,600 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Football Industry Economics and Finance
Governance and Regulatory Frameworks in Sport
Sport Management Strategy and Operations
Football Club Business Models and Administration
Sports Marketing and Commercial Management
Research Methods for Sport Management
Strategic Leadership in Football Organisations
Contemporary Issues in Professional Football
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,390

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£24,390

Home Student Fee

£15,600

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Birkbeck, University of London

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