Master of Arts [M.A] [Leadership in Sport] From University of South Wales

Academic Eligibility:

• Students should have completed a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university.
• Students should have a minimum of 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant subject.
• Students have 3 years working in sports development, leisure management, or coaching.

Indian Student Eligibility:

• Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

• The MA Leadership in Sport offers excellent links with industry professionals. For students who are not currently working in the industry but studying this degree, the course will give them an excellent opportunity to work with a range of partners.
• The college has links with nearly 50 organizations in sport many of whom support students with placements, research projects, and mentoring.
• For those who are already working in the industry, it is hoped that the course will offer additional networking opportunities and sharing of ideas via informal discussions, which can provide huge added benefits on top of their formal learning.
• Work-based learning is embedded throughout the course with particular emphasis on the Professional Work Based Development module, where students will work with an employer for 140 hours.
• For students who are already working in the industry, this could either be with their existing employer or an alternative employer. For students who are not currently working, placements will be arranged to enable them to gain experience in their chosen role.
• The need for relevant further education for sports professionals continues to increase given the highly competitive nature of the sports 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
• The MA Leadership in Sport aims and learning outcomes are focused upon students acquiring the knowledge and employability skills to gain employment within the sports sector with the aim of progressing into management roles USW Sport has a strong track record of creating employable graduates within the sports industry and beyond.
• This emphasis on student employability remains the core focus for the Sport academic subject area.