Would you like to study sport management at Loughborough University, the world’s number one university for sports-related subjects? Or experience the energy of London, one of the world’s leading cities for sport events?

This programme welcomes students from diverse academic backgrounds who want to gain specialist knowledge of the sport industry, with a strong emphasis on employability and professional growth.

Our London school is located within Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, originally developed for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Today it thrives at a hub for education, sporting events, technology and business start-ups.

You will be surrounded by world-class venues such as the London Stadium, home to West Ham United, and the Copper Box Arena, home to the London Lions and London Pulse.

As a student in the Institute for Sport Business, you’ll connect with leading organisations including London Sport, Harlequins, the London Marathon, Formula E, Chelsea FC and Two Circles.

A curriculum designed for tomorrow’s sports leaders

You will explore all dimensions of sport management, including sport business, sport analytics, and managing people in sport. There are also opportunities to specialise in exciting areas such as sport innovation, sport ecology, sport integrity, and sport sustainability.

Develop advanced research skills through your dissertation and gain hands-on experience with live industry briefs in the Collaborative Project module. 

Intensive study with real-world impact

The programme uses an intensive block teaching model, with each module delivered over three weeks. This approach enables you to focus on one subject at a time, enhancing your ability to master complex concepts and apply your learning in practical contexts.

By immersing yourself fully in each area of study, you’ll develop a strong, applied understanding of the sport business environment and mirrors the fast-paced nature of the sport industry, helping you to adapt quickly to professional environments.

Team up across disciplines to solve real challenges

Sport management requires collaboration across fields. At Loughborough University London, you will work alongside students from fields such as design, finance and technology to address real-world problems on our Grand Challenge module.

Launch your career in the global sport industry

Employability is central to the programme. Future Space, our careers and employability team supports your personal and professional growth, helping you to build networks, engage with industry partners, and position yourself for careers across the global sport sector.