Loughborough University of Technology
Sport Business and Innovation MSc
Loughborough University of Technology

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Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Sport Business and Innovation MSc at Loughborough University of Technology for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Civil Engineering.

Overall student satisfaction
50 /100
30 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Civil Engineering

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Civil Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30000 £33500 £42000
25-75 percentile range £27500 - £32000 £30000 - £40500 £35000 - £52500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Civil Engineering

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30525 £32206 £37758
25-75 percentile range £27289 - £34797 £26085 - £39394 £29555 - £47786

Course Description

Our most popular Sport Business degree, MSc Sport Business and Innovation focuses on the key principles of innovation and enterprise which are cornerstones to the world of sport business.

This Sport Business master's programme aims to develop your understanding of key sport management and marketing principles, and will introduce you to the development of business strategy and innovation in sport.

You will examine the rapid growth in the business of sport and its accompanying impacts in an era of significant social, economic and technological change. Through this examination you will be able to identify industry trends, understand customer needs, and establish and evaluate the organisational practices required to remain competitive in a global sport marketplace.

You will also develop an understanding of the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in a changing sport business landscape, and will undertake applied research to develop innovative solutions to a problem faced by sport businesses today.

This programme provides you with opportunities to develop innovative solutions to real problems that are currently facing sport businesses today, allowing you to gain a competitive advantage in the sector. By studying a number of hands-on and practical modules, you will examine the rapid growth in the sector and its accompanying impacts in an era of significant social, economic and technological change. Our unrivalled partnerships with a range of world-class sport organisations means you will gain expert teaching and guidance from inspiring leaders from Chelsea Football Club, West Ham United Foundation, CSM Strategic, BT Sport, World Rugby, and more.

If you are passionate about sport business and would like to gain a better understanding of the inner workings of the sector, then this sports business degree is the ideal choice for you.

Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership.

Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Sport Business and Innovation MSc at Loughborough University of Technology

85% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Engineering professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Process, plant and machine operatives

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 5.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 7.0
    • MSc Media and Cultural Analysis, BSc Business and Management
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sport Business and Innovation, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sport Business and Innovation MSc

England UK £17000 year 1
Northern Ireland £17000 year 1
Scotland £17000 year 1
Wales £17000 year 1
International £29100 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of Loughborough University of Technology in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Loughborough University of Technology in related subject specific rankings.

Sports Science

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

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About Loughborough University of Technology

Founded in 1909, Loughborough University is located in the city of the same name, situated between Leicester and Nottingham. The university operates from two distinct campuses; the primary one in Loughborough, and the other in London. In the main Loughborough campus students enjoy access to up-to-date facilities such as their advanced SSEHS research laboratory, Pilkington Library, and numerous snack and restaurant options throughout the campus.

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Student composition of Loughborough University of Technology

undergraduates:
14460
postgraduates:
3300
Total:
17760
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