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Code: PGC61D
Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
Start: September 2025
Fees: £10,000 (UK) * £12,800 (INT) *
Duration: 12 months full-time, Up to 30 months part-time
Course Leader: Jon Cree
Study mode: Online
Entry Requirements: 2:2 degree
Placement year: No
School / Department: Faculty of Science and Technology

Why choose MSc High Performance Sport Management at Middlesex?

As the sports industry continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, the demand for highly skilled professionals in high performance sport management has never been greater. Our MSc program in High Performance Sport Management is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this dynamic and exciting industry.

Reputation: Middlesex University is a highly respected institution with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality programs in a range of disciplines.
Experienced Faculty: Middlesex University boasts a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields. They bring a wealth of practical experience and academic expertise to the teaching space, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that is grounded in real-world experience.
Flexible Learning: This course is delivered through distanced learning, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world at a time and pace that suits them. This makes the program highly accessible and flexible, allowing students to balance their studies with work and other commitments.
Career Support: Middlesex University provides students with comprehensive career support, including access to job postings, career counselling, and networking opportunities. This support is designed to help students succeed in their chosen careers after graduation.

What you will gain

In-depth knowledge of sports science, including strength and conditioning science, exercise nutrition, and diagnostics in sport performance.
Practical skills in performance analysis and applied psychology, including the use of data and technology to optimize athletic performance.
Strong business acumen, including skills in business development, as well as a thorough understanding of the sports industry and its commercial landscape.
Critical thinking and research skills, including the ability to design and conduct research studies and evaluate and apply findings to real-world scenarios.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences.

About your course

Understanding the principles of strength and conditioning and how to apply them to improve athletic performance. Developing practical skills in exercise performance and program design for athletes.

Understanding the principles of nutrition and how they relate to athletic performance. Developing knowledge of macro and micronutrients, energy balance, and hydration strategies for athletes. Understanding the role of nutrition in recovery, injury prevention, and immune function.

Understanding the principles and methods of sport performance diagnostics. Developing knowledge of the latest techniques for assessing and measuring physical fitness, movement patterns, and sport-specific skills. Learning how to analyse and interpret data from diagnostic tests to develop targeted training programs.

Understanding the psychological factors that influence athletic performance and how to apply this knowledge to improve performance. Developing skills in goal setting, visualization, and motivation techniques. Understanding the role of leadership and teamwork in sports performance.

Understanding the structure and dynamics of the sports industry. Developing skills in entrepreneurship and business development, including marketing, finance, and strategy. Understanding the roles of the various departments from the business side of large sporting organisations/teams.

Understanding the principles of research design and methodology. Developing skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Applying research skills to evaluate and improve sports performance and business operations.

Developing a deep understanding of a specific area of high-performance sport management through either practice-based or research-based study.

Conducting independent research or practice-based work to investigate a specific research question or practical problem in the field.

Demonstrating advanced research, analytical, and critical thinking skills through the production of a high-quality dissertation or practice-based project.

The aim of this module is to provide students with a learning experience in which they plan, implement and evaluate a discipline of sport and/or exercise science within a setting that is relevant to their current or prospective job role. The purpose is to provide a personal development opportunity within the applied sport setting, whilst having access to identified support and training mechanisms that lead up to, but do not include, external qualifications in the areas of (but are not limited to) sport and exercise science (BASES); strength and conditioning (UKSCA) and sport and exercise nutrition (SEN). These processes also allow for reflective practice to be achieved.

To find out more about this course, please download the High Performance Sport Management MSc specification (PDF).

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Teaching

You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience.

The MSc in High Performance Sport Management at Middlesex University uses an online learning format. This approach is designed to give students the flexibility to study at their own pace while also providing opportunities for collaboration and discussion with fellow students and faculty members. There is also an optional in-person residential held within the Summer Term.

The online learning component of the program includes a range of interactive activities such as online lectures, group discussions, and case studies. Students are also provided with access to a range of online resources such as e-books, academic journals, and research databases. These online resources allow students to deepen their understanding of the key concepts and theories of sports management and to develop the critical thinking skills needed for success in the industry.

The residential component of the program includes workshops, seminars, and practical sessions, providing students with opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios. This practice-based learning element of the program is essential for preparing students for the challenges they will face in the sports industry. Through practical sessions, students will gain hands-on experience in areas such as performance analysis, diagnostics in sport performance, and strength and conditioning science, allowing them to develop the practical skills necessary for success in their chosen career. Attendance is optional, and not a requirement for successful completion of the programme.

You'll be based at our Hendon campus, north London.

Assessment is primarily through coursework. Coursework may include essays, case study presentations, reflective thinking diaries, and online practical assessments. In addition, students are required to complete a dissertation, which allows them to demonstrate their ability to carry out independent research in a chosen area of sports management, or alternatively develop their ability to apply theoretical concepts and analytical skills to real-world problems and challenges.

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Careers

How can the MSc in High Performance Sport Management support your career?

The MSc in High Performance Sport Management at Middlesex University is designed to prepare graduates for a range of careers in the sports industry, particularly in roles related to performance management and business development.

In order to succeed in these roles, professionals in the sports industry need a combination of technical knowledge, practical skills, and business acumen. The MSc in High Performance Sport Management provides graduates with a strong foundation in these areas, as well as opportunities to gain practical experience through work placements and practice-based learning.

For career changers or recent graduates, the MSc in High Performance Sport Management can help to open doors to a variety of exciting and rewarding careers in the sports industry, from working with professional sports teams to managing sports organizations or developing new technologies and products to enhance athletic performance.

Entry requirements

Qualifications

Students will require an undergraduate degree in a sport or exercise science related field (2.2 or above). Students with undergraduate degrees in non-related areas (at a minimum grade of 2:2) will be considered subject to relevant industry experience and professional qualifications. Additionally, students will be required to work within the field of athletic development, this may include professional clubs, governing bodies and/or private athletic training.

Qualifications

All candidates are required to satisfy the English language requirement. Candidates whose first language is not English and who are presenting qualifications other than the Leaving Certificate may satisfy the requirement through the completion of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) on the basis that they obtain a minimum band score 6.5 with average of 6.5 in each section at postgraduate level or an equivalent score of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or Cambridge, which denotes a very good skill level of English.

Further requirements

DBS (disclosure and baring service) is required for student placements*.

These checks will be explained and conducted during the first semester. Obtaining a successful DBS will enable you as a student to undertake a placement or work experience hours as agreed by the programme or module leader. An unsuccessful DBS or lack of a DBS, could hinder a student’s ability to achieve any placement hours and prohibit you from graduating with a full degree.

*May be required for MSC SPA and MSC S&C (DE).

Visas and immigration

You will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. If you are a national of any other country you may need a visa to study in the UK. Please see our Visas and immigration page for further information.

International students who require a Student route (formerly tier 4) visa to progress on a course at Middlesex University must apply for study on a full-time basis. If you are on any other visa for the duration of study, please contact our admissions team to discuss possibilities of studying on a part-time basis.

English language requirements for international students

You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 or higher required. We also normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. Visit our English language requirements page for a full list of accepted tests and qualifications.

If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer an intensive Pre-sessional English course.

Fees and funding

The fees below refer to the 2025/26 academic year unless otherwise stated.

UK students¹

£10,000

International students²

£12,800

For more information and to answer your frequently asked questions, please visit our postgraduate funding page.

Fees disclaimers

1. UK fees: The university reserves the right to increase undergraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

2. International fees: Tuition fees are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.

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