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International/EU: £8,785 for the course
January 2022
Course summary
- Understand, analyse, critically evaluate and unlock complex sporting disputes.
- Learn how to effectively advise and represent real clients, via pre–trial behaviour, written and oral submissions, applications for disclosure, witness statements (including examination) and advocacy at the hearing.
- Gain expertise in either football law or anti–doping law and present a case to a sporting judicial forum.
Designed and delivered by internationally recognised experts, this course offers expertise in the practice and procedure before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), FIFA's Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) and other disciplinary courts and tribunals, with emphasis on the effective representation of the client in the resolution of complex sporting disputes.
Graduate view
'I learnt from highly experienced law practitioners on this course, and received exceptional support. I am now studying a legal practice course in pursuit of a career as a sports lawyer.'
Hannah Pike, LLM International Sports Law in Practice, 2018 graduate
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
Emphasis is given to case studies, with a continuous analysis of the practical aspects of sports law such as anti–doping litigation, football contracts with a focus on employment disputes involving intermediaries, players and clubs, European competition law aspects, injuries on and off the field, intellectual property rights, sponsorship contracts, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. There are also shadowing and mentoring opportunities.
You learn through
- online modules with live and synchronous taught delivery
- recorded sessions
- self–directed study and research
- peer review and team work
- coursework
- viva examination
You can start the full-time and part-time courses in September or the part-time course in January
To find out more about how you learn on this course you can contact the teaching team directly by emailing sportslaw.hallam@shu.ac.uk
Course leaders and tutors
Dr Gregory Ioannidis
Course Leader, LLM International Sports Law in PracticeI am a sports lawyer with expertise in anti-doping litigation. I joined Sheffield Hallam University in 2014 as a senior lecturer in law.
Applied learning
Work placements
You will have the opportunity to arrange a placement with our partners. This gives you a real–world experience to prepare you for your future career.
Networking opportunities
Participate in conferences and meet with other sports lawyers, sport agents and officials from sport governing bodies, via our external partners.
Competitions
You have a chance to take part in the annual National Sports Law Negotiation Competition, of which Sheffield Hallam students were winners in 2017.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- anti–doping law
- football law
- sports marketing and sponsorship
- sports agencies
- sport governing bodies
- sport clubs
- private practice
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for anti–doping agencies, football clubs and sport governing bodies.
Where will I study?
You study this course online from any location
Equipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- sports law practitioners
- academics
- sport agents
- sport governing bodies officials
- professional athletes
Entry requirements
All students
A 2:2 degree or above in Law, Business, Sports Science or a related degree.
Relevant work experience will be considered.
You also need to provide two satisfactory references.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Business Consultancy Project (By Consultancy Or Dissertation) | Credits: 60 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Commercial Regulation And Contractual Obligations In Sport | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: International Sports Marketing And Sponsorship | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Sports Finance | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Anti-Doping Law | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Football Law | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2021/22 is £8,490 for the course. For distance learning study the fee will be calculated pro-rata each year based on the number of credits studied.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2021/22 is £8,785 for the course. For distance learning the fee will be calculated pro-rata each year based on the number of credits studied.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
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