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Starting 23rd October 2023

Application Deadline 6th October 2023

Starting 23rd October 2023

Application Deadline 6th October 2023

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: 23rd October 2023
  • Modules: 1 to 3
  • The PGCert requires the successful completion of 60 credits

Sports Law - PGDip

  • Duration: 18 months
  • Start dates: 23rd October 2023
  • Modules: 1 to 7
  • The PGDip requires the successful completion of 120 credits

Sports Law - LLM

  • Duration: 26 months
  • Start dates: 23rd October 2023
  • Modules: all 8 modules
  • The LLM requires the successful completion of 180 credits

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.

Achieve your LLM from anywhere in the world!

  • Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
  • Flexible – take control of how, where and when to study, at a pace that's right for you
  • Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors
  • Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training
  • Network – with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world. Use our online tutorial forum to ask questions and share knowledge