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Study Details: MA 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time
Developed in response to the significant growth of sport law, this course provides an insight into a range of socio-legal subjects applied to sport, recreation and leisure. You will study core modules in key areas of sport law, including diversity, discrimination, negligence, criminal assault, corporate manslaughter, as well as disciplinary processes and Anti-Doping rules. There is an opportunity for you to choose two options from a range of areas. Our Legal Regulation module includes player contracts, freedom of movement, governance and corruption, and the work of the Court of Arbitration for Sport and the World Anti-Doping Agency. Other options include Popular Culture & Sport in a Risk Society, International Sport Event Management and Sport, Leisure & Globalisation. You will have the flexibility to apply learning and assessments to your own areas of interest and work with leading researchers and practitioners in sport, sociology and law.January entrants please note: in order to complete 12 months of academic study delivered in University term time, the total length of your programme will be 18 months to include recognised University vacation periods.Sport & Active LifestylesAt Leeds Beckett University we’re passionate about sport. There’s a huge range of sports and activities for you to get involved in, including more than 40 sports clubs. If you’d like to find out more about what we have to offer – including our Carnegie Sports Scholarship Scheme – take a look at our Sport & Active Lifestyles website
Requirements:Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sport, Law, Business & Law, Sports Marketing, Sports Studies, Sport Development, Sport Management, Law, Leisure Studies, Outdoor Education, Physical Education or Sports Coaching, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below
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If you are working in or intending to work in sport, recreation and leisure organisations, this course provides the opportunity to upgrade your academic skills, expertise and knowledge. You will be equipped to apply a critical, reflective approach to legal issues in a range of sport-related professions. You may also apply for further study in a research capacity.
Sport Journalist
Equality and Diversity Adviser
Anti-Doping Officer
Legal and Business Affairs Executive
Core Modules
Sport Injury & Legal Liability (20 credits)
Use a socio-legal lens to place injury, violence and legal liability of individuals and organisations in a broader law and society context.
Examine diversity and inequality from a social science perspective. You will consider specific examples of legal discrimination and how they relate to sport, law, leisure and physical education professions.
Explore the principles that inform the practices of sport disciplinary tribunals in domestic and international settings, in relation to case law and policies in anti-doping.
Designed to prepare you for your major independent study, you’ll focus on research methods and ethics to aid you in your own study.
Undertake a major independent study into an area of your personal interest, relevant to the course.
Option Module
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