Masters Degrees in Recreation & Leisure Studies, United Kingdom

The growth of the sport industry has prompted the need for a more professional and commercial orientation for managing sport. The MSc Sport Management course responds to this market demand by providing a critical and applied examination of research and practice essential for developing future sport managers. Read more

At Surrey, we’re world leaders in hospitality and leisure management. We’re ranked 3rd in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2020 for hospitality, leisure, recreation and tourism and in the top 10 globally by the QS World University Rankings 2019. Read more

This Master's degree introduces you to issues of governance and regulation and how they apply in the sport industry. It provides you with a thorough introduction to theoretical issues in corporate governance and sport economics, and links these to the governance and regulation of sport in practice. Read more

Taught at our Warrington Campus, this course is designed to develop people who can lead, manage and develop sport-related operations to professional standards. Read more

This is a specialist academic and clinical online masters course, exclusively for doctors. You may be managing recreational and elite athletes already or be looking to deepen your knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries, so that you can better assess, treat and advise your patients in your practice. Read more

With an excellent reputation for teaching quality, our MSc Sport and Health Sciences presents an exciting and challenging opportunity to develop scientific understanding of sport, exercise and health. Read more

The socio-cultural study of sport has become ever more significant. Drawing upon two major areas of study within the socio-cultural study of sport, this degree focuses upon the sociology and ethics (philosophy) of sport, distinguishing this from other socio-cultural related sport programmes. Read more

This course builds upon your existing experience or qualifications in equipping you for an exciting career in sport. You'll learn the ins and outs of this ever-growing industry, gaining the contacts, skills and credentials that you need to make an impact in it. Read more

From festivals and concerts, to conferences and corporate events, this course will give you the professional skills you need to succeed in international event management.  Develop a broad range of event delivery strategies and a wealth of first-hand experience in planning, managing and evaluating events. Read more

Deepen your knowledge and experience of sports physiotherapy on our specially-designed, online masters for physiotherapists. Our MSc Sports Physiotherapy is an in depth academic and clinical course, designed specifically for physiotherapists looking for a specialist qualification in this area. Read more

​This is a contemporary programme targeted at professionals and practitioners working in the sport and leisure industry who wish to develop their leadership practice and/or seek new opportunities. Read more

Drawing on academic and industry expertise from around the world, this course is designed to meet the requirements of professionals and organisations involved in the bidding process and delivery of sporting events of all sizes - from the Olympic Games to the Leeds Half Marathon. Read more

Tourism is one of the largest, most dynamic and competitive industries in the world, creating a demand for managers who possess high-level knowledge and… Read more

The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change. Read more

This programme is designed to give you the skills and expertise you need to compete in the sport industry and related businesses and organisations, by combining specialist teaching about the principles and practice of sport management and economics with general training in management, business organisation, strategy and research methods. Read more