Acknowledging the ever evolving and globally expansive role of sports agents, this programmes offers the knowledge and skillsets alongside the opportunity to learn from industry experts, enabling success as professionals in the field.
Degree overview
The MA Sports Agency degree is designed for those who wish to build the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the football industry as intermediaries and sports agents. With a focus on regulations, ethics, integrity, business practices, and legal frameworks in the sports agent profession, students will analyse critical issues in the industry throughout the programme. Students will benefit from the support of our Global Careers Manager and Employability and Career Planning team, who will help you create a career plan and tap into our extensive agent network for career opportunities, placements, and professional project identification.
Degree content
This master’s degree equips students with the knowledge and skills essential for a thriving career as sports intermediaries and agents, advancing their learning and understanding of the industry. Throughout the program, students will delve into pivotal issues within the field, including athlete and agency management, regulations and governance, and sports media management. Utilising our extensive sports industry network and our Global Careers Team, students will receive exposure and support to develop a plan for progression into the industry.
Our Distance courses are instructed by the same distinguished industry professionals who also teach our traditional on-campus courses. These courses are delivered through our GIS Online Hub, ensuring flexibility by offering round-the-clock accessibility to accommodate your existing responsibilities.
Career prospects
The ever-growing global industry of sports intermediaries and agents has created an increased demand of careers within the industry. Our MA Sports Agency opens the doors to a diverse range of career opportunities in the dynamic world of sports. Whether you aspire to be a sports agent, a marketing specialist, a legal consultant, or an event manager, our advanced degree equips you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the industry.
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January 2025
Undergraduate degree - minimum 2:2 (ideally a 2:1) or international equivalent
Applicants with a 2:2 should have some experience of studying or working in business or sports related areas.
English language qualifications: Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries will be asked for an English qualification which tests Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and will be asked to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each section) or recognised equivalent.
GIS’s postgraduate programmes span areas like coaching, business and marketing, preparing students for careers in the global sports industry.
