Masters Course Overview
The MA Leadership in Sport will be of particular interest to those who are already working in the sports industry or those who aspire to lead or manage within the sector.
Modules Include
Core Modules
Sport Business Principles
Leading People in Sport
Research Project
Optional Modules
Effective Coaching
Pedagogy in Football*
Curriculum Design and Contemporary
Approaches to Player Development*
The High-Performance Environment
Enterprise and Innovation in Sport
Strategic Leadership in Sport
Professional Word Based Development
UEFA B License as a bolt on additional qualification*
(*all subject to validation)
Potential Careers
The need for relevant further education for sports professionals continues to increase given the highly competitive nature of the sport industry with hundreds applying for a handful of jobs. Current professionals and new applicants are therefore keen to gain a competitive edge over others for promotion, with postgraduate qualifications providing one such advantage.
As part of the course students will be required to attend residential teaching weeks at the University of South Wales.