Please note: this is an exciting new course for 2025 September entry. Please register your interest and we will email you when the course is open for applications.

Why study MSc Safe Sport at BU?

This course responds directly to the urgency to create and promote Safe Sport practices and spaces in contemporary sports organisations.

  • Expand your knowledge on the topic of Safe Sport through an exploration of sociological, psychological and sport management theories
  • Choose to complete a 30-week work placement to enhance employability and improve your performance
  • Learn from a team of research-active academics who have strong links with both the sport industry and the wider business community and who are recognised as world leaders in Safe Sport
  • Benefit from the flexibility and study this course part-time or full-time
  • Engage and network with industry speakers, who offer specific insights, innovation, knowledge, experience of Safe Sport research, practice and management
  • Graduate with the skills and expertise to succeed in a range of roles in sport organisations, to directly influence and respond to the global Safe Sport agenda.

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

12 months full-time; 24 months full-time with placement; 24 months part-time

Entry requirements:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject.

International entry requirements:

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. For more information check out our full entry requirements.