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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Sport Business

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£5,006Per Year (Intl)
£28,600Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Loughborough University, the PhD Sport Business provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Institute for Sport Business seeks to deliver research with a real-world impact in an era of significant social, economic and technological change. The Institute comprises of an interdisciplinary research-led team, incorporating internationally recognised researchers from around the world interested in the business of sport. Recent research has examined the rapid growth in the business of sport, as well as leadership, change, and culture, consumer engagement, digital technologies in sport, and social responsibility and innovation. If you have a passion for the business of sport, a ... International tuition fees are £5,006 per year, home/UK fees are £28,600 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Sport Business Research Methods
Digital Innovation in Sport Enterprises
Sport Consumer Behaviour and Engagement
Organisational Leadership and Change Management in Sport
Social Responsibility and Sustainability in Sport
Sport Marketing and Commercialisation Strategy
Advanced Research Project and Thesis
Contemporary Issues in Global Sport Business
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,006

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,018

Home Student Fee

£28,600

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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