Sheffield Hallam University
International Sports Law in Practice LLM
Sheffield Hallam University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of International Sports Law in Practice LLM at Sheffield Hallam University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
45 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training 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 £25500 £25000 £30500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £27000 £21500 - £26000 £24000 - £32000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26506 £24514 £28116
25-75 percentile range £24888 - £29177 £18792 - £27897 £20130 - £32846

Course Description

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.

Course Summary

Gain expertise in resolving sporting disputes and understand the regulation of sporting activities and relationships – via negotiation, arbitration, pre-trial behaviour and litigation.

  • Understand, analyse, critically evaluate and unlock complex sporting disputes.
  • Learn how to effectively advise and represent real clients.
  • Apply this to pre-trial behaviour, written and oral submissions, applications for disclosure, witness statements (including examination) and advocacy at the hearing.
  • Gain expertise in either football law or anti-doping law and present a case to a sporting judicial forum.

This course offers expertise in the practice and procedure before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), FIFA's Football Tribunal, the National Anti-Doping Panel in the UK and other disciplinary courts and tribunals. You’ll focus on the effective representation of the client in the resolution of complex sporting disputes.

How You Learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

On a course that’s designed and delivered by internationally-recognised experts, you’ll explore a wide range of case studies – with a continuous analysis of the practical aspects of sports law.

You learn through:

  • online modules with live and synchronous taught delivery
  • recorded sessions
  • self–directed study and research
  • peer review and teamwork
  • coursework
  • viva examination

You’ll analyse anti-doping litigation and football contracts with a focus on employment disputes involving intermediaries – as well as players and clubs, European competition law aspects, injuries on and off the field, intellectual property rights, sponsorship contracts, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. You’ll also have shadowing and mentoring opportunities.

Applied learning

Work placements and shadowing opportunities:

You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a placement with our partners. This gives you real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. You’ll also be provided with shadowing opportunities with our expert tutors, in sport-related disputes.

Networking opportunities:

Participate in conferences and meet with other sports lawyers, sports agents and officials from sports governing bodies – via our external partners.

Competitions:

You’ll have a chance to take part in the annual National Sports Law Negotiation Competition – of which Sheffield Hallam students were winners in 2017.

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 International Sports Law in Practice LLM at Sheffield Hallam University

77% Protective service occupations
6% Skilled trades occupations
3% Business and public service associate professionals
2% Administrative occupations
2% Elementary occupations
1% Media Professionals
1% Teaching Professionals
1% Sales occupations
1% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
1% Artistic, literary and media occupations

Grading & Study Time

**Coursework** **Practical**

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 Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study International Sports Law in Practice, LLM, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

A 2:2 degree or above in Law, Business, Sports Science or a related degree. Relevant work experience will be considered. You also need to provide two satisfactory references. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS: If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6. 0.in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Costs

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 Sheffield Hallam University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Sheffield Hallam University in related subject specific rankings.

Law

    • #44 
    • #58 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #79 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

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About Sheffield Hallam University

Founded in 1969, Sheffield Hallam University is located in the city of Sheffield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. Sheffield is the UK's fifth largest urban centre, 60% of which consists of vibrant green spaces such as city parks, gardens and countryside. SHU prides itself on the important position it occupies in Sheffield as a pillar of the local economy, workforce, and infrastructure. This is reflected in the fact that almost half of this university’s enrolled students are from low-income backgrounds.

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