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Loughborough University London: Diplomacy and Sport

Institution Loughborough University London View institution profile
Department Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs
Web https://www.lborolondon.ac.uk
Study type Taught

Summary

Are you fascinated by the interplay of sport and international politics? Join our MSc Diplomacy and Sport to explore the complexities and possibilities of this dynamic relationship, studying in the UK’s political and sporting hub.

International relations and sport intersect in profound ways. From individual athletes championing gender equality to nation states competing to host prestigious sporting events for diplomatic prestige, sport has an international dimension and influence.

On this master’s, you’ll explore some of the pressing questions facing governments and sports organisations today. Why and how do states engage in sportswashing? What‘s the intersection between sovereign investment strategies and sport, and how do states use sport to enhance their position and power?

Develop your expertise and build key skills to make an impact in policy, governance or diplomacy, or any other area of this convergent field.

Explore real-world issues with up-to-the-minute content You’ll find a real-world focus throughout this course. You will examine live examples across topics like integrity and ethics, conflict and sport, leadership, digital diplomacy and resilience to international crises and emergencies. Guest speakers from partners like the West Ham Foundation and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office bring these to life, sharing insights and experience of local, national and international challenges.

As part of an international cohort of students from different academic and professional backgrounds, you’ll practise work-ready communication and teamwork skills, and get hands-on with negotiation and policy design.

Our London campus is the ideal place to build your network and make connections for your future career.

The starting block to an impactful career This master’s is ideal if you’re from a sport background and want to move into policy, politics or international affairs, or if you want to steer your political interests into the sport arena.

You’ll be well equipped for roles in government and regulatory bodies, in sport organisations from grassroots to international levels, and in national and international sport agencies. You could use it to support the work of NGOs or go into consultancy.

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Loughborough London

Loughborough University London

Part of a prestigious UK top 10 university, Loughborough University London delivers world-class postgraduate education and fosters innovation. Created exclusively for postgraduate study and research, our mission is to develop forward-thinking leaders and entrepreneurs ready to make an impact worldwide. We bridge the gap between academia and industry, bringing together academia, creative professionals, and ambitious students in a connected, collaborative community.

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