Application Deadline 3rd October 2025
Application Deadline 3rd October 2025
An academic study of sports law with a practical dimension, which involves undertaking case studies in a number of modules.
In Partnership with Liverpool John Moores University
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Sports Law: Choose your Award
The LLM in Sports Law is at the forefront of sports law education in the UK. It combines the academic study of sports law with a very important practical dimension, which involves undertaking case studies in a number of modules.
Sports Law - PGCert
- Duration: 9 months
- Start dates: 21st October 2024
- Modules: 1 to 3
- The PGCert requires the successful completion of 60 credits
Sports Law - PGDip
- Duration: 18 months
- Start dates: 21st October 2024
- Modules: 1 to 7
- The PGDip requires the successful completion of 120 credits
Sports Law - LLM
- Duration: 26 months
- Start dates: 21st October 2024
- Modules: all 8 modules
- The LLM requires the successful completion of 180 credits
An introduction to Sports Law
Watch Dr. Craig Prescott sharing a valuable presentation on the interesting topics of study covered in our Introductory module of Sports Law.
You will not only see the aims, the learning outcomes and the syllabus, but will also notice how Dr. Prescott simplifies the understanding of the subject matter.
Why study Sports Law?
By completing this course, you will be able to...
- Develop the ability to identify and prioritise source materials needed for a proper understanding of sports law
- Scrutinise contemporary case studies and emerging case law applicable to arbitration
- Critically compare and contrast sensitive and non-sensitive data within an international media context
- Flexibly and creatively apply knowledge of practices within the law relating to representing the athlete/player and more!
Course Assessments
- To successfully complete the course, you must pass each module.
- The course is assessed entirely by coursework, which will require to be submitted online.
- Module assessments will incorporate a variety of summative and formative submissions including reports, essays, presentations, and research assignments.
- You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.
- There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.
Informa Connect Academy: Even more...
- Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
- Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study
- Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors
- Network – use our online tutorial forum to ask questions, discuss and share knowledge with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world
- Cost-Effective – save money with no additional travel or accommodation costs