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Sport and Development – (M.A.)
Southampton Solent University
Southampton Business School
| Application Deadline: | Applications can be made at any time | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,626 - ≈ € 10,611 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Southampton / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Southampton Solent University
The MA Sport and Development degree at Southampton Solent University aims to be at the leading edge of international and UK study in sport and development – a specialised professional and research field that is built upon the role of sport in the development process.
It is designed to empower current and future leaders working in the area, providing advanced skills and knowledge necessary to enter and excel in this dynamic field.
The course has two primary focuses.
Firstly, the development of sport, with an emphasis on developing talent, increasing sport participation and providing sustainable pathways.
Secondly, development through sport, where sport is used as an effective and cost efficient tool for human and social development. Some of the key thematic areas for this field, in relation to sport, are:
* development policy and practice
* social inclusion
* public health issues
* economic development
* disaster response
* education
* conflict resolution and peace building.
The course programme is designed to meet the development needs of individuals already working, or wishing to work, at local, national, regional and international level within sport and development-related initiatives. It will provide you with advanced knowledge and understanding of policy, research and theory underpinning sport and development initiatives in the UK and abroad.
The course aims to use theory and evidence in evaluating policy and practice. All units therefore integrate work-based learning opportunities in their teaching and assessment. In addition, the course includes relevant themes in research methods, which is useful for the dissertation that you will complete as a key part of your study.
Dissertations will address national and/or international research niche areas concerning sport and development. In line with dissertation work and coursework, you will be given the opportunity to carry out a national or international work-based project within the industry.
Contents
The course combines taught elements and individual study, and is delivered through a flexible block delivery approach that enables you to attend lessons over selected weekends. In order to complete this course, you will complete compulsory and specialist optional units as listed below:
Core units*
* Development Theory and Practice
* Sport Development Policy
* Managing Sport and Development
* Social Theories and Issues in Sport and Development
* Monitoring and Evaluation for Sport and Development
* Research Methods
* Dissertation Options
* Work-based project
* Mega Sports Events and Development
* People in Organisation
* Project Management.
* It is anticipated that the majority of these units will become University-accredited independent short courses.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
At least a 2.2 Bachelor’s degree related to sport and/or social development, at a recognised University, and/or an equivalent professional qualification.
Applicants may be admitted to the course without a first degree provided they can demonstrate the necessary graduate-equivalent knowledge, abilities and skills to benefit from the course.
Applicants must also be able to demonstrate that they will be able to undertake research that will be directly related to their current or future employment.
English language requirements
International students will need to have English proficiency to the following levels:
* Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) A or B IELTS 6.5 or more
* TOEFL 600 or more, or 250 for the computer version.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
Accreditation
UK Government University funded by HEFCE
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