Master of Science in Strategic Sport Marketing

at Leeds Beckett University - Headingley Campus United Kingdom

We’re committed to giving you hands-on design experience.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Learn through doing
• Gain a thorough grounding in electronics and how to apply, design and maintain them within a system from concept to the final electronic device
• Learn traditional theories and develop electronic products and systems
• Get involved in live projects that provide you with an opportunity to practise your skills straight away
• Develop expertise across a variety of topics such as configuring electronic devices through software, designing electronic products or programming embedded systems
• Understand how to find sustainable solutions to problems

You’ll develop skills that will allow you to make a difference to companies across a range of sectors. From the defence industry to controlling food manufacturing plants, this course will leave you well placed to pursue a career in whatever area interests you the most.

Push boundaries by combining traditional physical education study with a focus on outdoor activities with this physical education with outdoor education course.

As part of your course, you'll:

• Have the opportunity to develop your confidence, leadership and resourcefulness
• Become a highly proficient educator in the rapidly expanding field of outdoor physical education
• Experience the university's Headingley Campus grounds with its dedicated orienteering trail
• Have access to our fantastic sports facilities, including the mobile climbing tower
• Study applied scientific principles and a series of option modules
• Develop expertise in specialist areas to maximise your opportunities and enhance your employability prospects

During your degree, you'll be taught by a highly skilled and passionate team who have vast experience of working and training in the outdoors and who'll support you in becoming a confident and capable outdoor educator. You'll also experience the expertise offered by Carnegie Great Outdoors, a leading provider of outdoor education, adventure activities and leadership development, based at the university.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Create and deliver a diverse range of events from conception through to evaluation
• Learn to manage events staff and suppliers, as well as adhere to licensing requirements
• Study complex and challenging issues within events management – including the operation of event organisations and their management, and how to plan events in a sustainable way

Events have increasingly become important markers and influencers in our lives. Whether in sport, the arts, business or politics, not a day goes by without a major event taking place somewhere in the world.

Event managers are in demand by organisations that require specialists to deliver every facet of the event in a proactive and skilful manner.

Coming with some experience of events, whether through volunteering at a school prom or working directly in an events environment, this course will build a solid foundation for your continuing study.

Our applied management course is dedicated to getting you into the events industry, and our experienced lecturers will help you find your way. All modules on the course are contextualised into the events industry - everything you learn will have a practical application when you begin your career.

Develop the skills to perform digital forensic analysis on devices and implement cyber security mechanisms into any business.

As part of this course you’ll:  

• Combine expertise in two fields of national importance
• Analyse digital devices, such as hard drives, in computer forensics modules to identify and investigate their contents
• Understand how to use your knowledge of computer systems and networks to protect businesses and users from malicious attacks in computer security modules
• Learn practical investigative and 'hacking' techniques
• Use practical applications on our bespoke Hacktivity system that replicates real-world business systems and potential attacks

You’ll build expertise in the use of digital forensic techniques and analysis through tools used in industry such as Encase and XRY, and open source variants such as Autopsy and FTK Imager. If you join the university’s Ethical Hacking Society, you’ll explore the very latest developments in digital security and attend talks from industry experts to enhance your learning.

If you are passionate about driving the hospitality industry forward in an ever-evolving world and creating memorable experiences for your consumers, this course is designed for you.

As a student, you will have the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge that will enable you to develop a career within the hospitality industry at a senior level. You will be encouraged to cultivate learning and knowledge so you can make strategic decisions, think critically and be an inspiring leader within hospitality.

Through real-world case studies, exposure to innovative and informative research and working with industry on live consultancy project, you will have the opportunity to really improve your employability skills.  Additionally, our MSc International Hospitality Business will also enable you to gain a deeper understanding of the international and local challenges facing the hospitality industry today and in the future.

Our MSc International Hospitality Management course will enhance your ability to investigate complex situations, think strategically and propose solutions that will enable hospitality businesses to thrive. You will gain first-hand experience and insight through guest lectures, field trips and connections with hospitality businesses, and there are placement opportunities for those that wish to choose them.

Our specialist teaching team includes research-active academics and industry professionals, such as Dr Miju Choi who specialises in strategic management and technology and Dr Alexandra Kenyon, who advocates co-creative experiences as a priority for hospitality businesses to become lodged in the memory of consumers.

Fire your passion for sport and help to transform lives and shape active communities.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Learn how to provide opportunities for participation in sport for all sections of society and encourage people to lead healthier lives
• Examine how issues such as racism, poverty and gender inequality impact on sport participation – and how as a future practitioner you can challenge these issues
• Build your teamwork and management skills so you can lead on sporting projects to improve participation rates and attract investment
• Gain the skills and knowledge to develop inclusive sporting pursuits that benefit disadvantaged and under-represented social groups and communities
• Understand how sporting opportunities are provided in the UK and internationally and learn about the key organisations responsible for this work
• Examine how sport can be used as a tool to support communities, and promote peace and international development

Advance your expertise in sport and exercise science and boost your employment prospects in this competitive field.

This course is designed to meet the professional standards set by industry governing organisation, the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences.

As part of your course you’ll:

• Enhance your awareness of the professional issues and research applications within health, exercise and sport
• Engage with consultancy and research projects and work with elite-level athletes
• Upgrade your knowledge of physiology, nutrition, biomechanics and psychology
• Gain experience through an independent project related to your specific interests

Exciting placement opportunities will help to further refine your knowledge, enhance your skills and boost your CV. Previous students have secured placements with Leeds United, Yorkshire Carnegie, Leeds Rhinos and SportsAid, a UK charity helping the next generation of sports stars achieve their potential.

Much of our outstanding and pioneering research feeds directly into our taught modules providing the opportunity for you to develop the professional skills and expertise in the area of sport and exercise science.

You’ll be able to tailor your study to suit your career ambitions, depending on your previous experience and learning.

You’ll meet with your course leader and personal tutor during induction week to choose your specific area of study. You’ll be able to focus on one of the following areas:

• Sports coaching
• Physical Education
• Physical Education with outdoor education
• Physical activity & health
• Sport development
• Sport business
• Sports marketing
• Sports Science

You’ll have the opportunity to refine your expertise and top-up your qualification to a degree through this course, with just one year of additional study. Preparing you for career success is central to this course and we’ll give you the skills to enhance your employability.

Taught at one of the largest providers of sport in UK higher education – this course will allow you to apply the principles of sport and exercise biomechanics to support and enhance your understanding of human performance and injury.

As part of your course you’ll:

• Examine the function and movement of the human body through laboratory data collection – employing cutting-edge technology such as 3D motion analysis, multicomponent dynamometry and neuromuscular imaging
• Critically assess a broad range of theories, methodologies and research findings
• Learn how to apply theories, strategies and methodologies in appropriate ways
• Develop empirical rigour in identifying solutions to complex problems

Your learning will be inspired by the very latest insights, and you’ll be supported by tutors who are engaged in research and scientific support within the areas of neuromuscular assessment and the optimisation of athletic performance.

Your teaching team have provided support and coaching interventions for Olympic athletes. Under their guidance, you’ll be able to put your learning into practice working with university sports teams, professional sports clubs and elite performers.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Create and deliver a diverse range of events from conception through to evaluation
• Learn to manage events staff and suppliers, as well as adhere to licensing requirements
• Study complex and challenging issues within events management – including the operation of event organisations and their management, and how to plan events in a sustainable way

Events have increasingly become important markers and influencers in our lives. Whether in sport, the arts, business or politics, not a day goes by without a major event taking place somewhere in the world.

Event managers are in demand by organisations that require specialists to deliver every facet of the event in a proactive and skilful manner.

Coming with some experience of events, whether through volunteering at a school prom or working directly in an events environment, this course will build a solid foundation for your continuing study.

Our applied management course is dedicated to getting you into the events industry, and our experienced lecturers will help you find your way. All modules on the course are contextualised into the events industry - everything you learn will have a practical application when you begin your career.