International Sports Law in Practice

    International Sports Law in Practice

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 14,537 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    International Sports Law in Practice

    About

    Course summary

    • Engage in online taught learning from anywhere, with continuous training and practice.
    • Learn from top sports law experts and practitioners.
    • Gain expertise in sports law procedures at tribunals like CAS, FIFA’s Football Tribunal, and National Anti-Doping Panels.
    • Improve your employability through placements, internships and real-world sporting disputes.

    The course will help you gain clinical expertise in the resolution of sport-related disputes – arming you with the knowledge and confidence to effectively advise and represent clients. You’ll gain expertise in pre-trial behaviour, negotiation, arbitration, and advocacy, engaging with real-life cases in a range of practice areas.

    Experience the practice of sports law through weekly live and interactive online lectures, seminars and clinical workshops – developing the knowledge, skills, and expertise to thrive globally in the discipline.

    Disciplines

    Law

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    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

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 52
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Future careers

    This course prepares you for a career in:

    • Anti-doping law
    • Football law
    • Sport governance
    • Sport administration
    • Sport agency and consultancy (in marketing and practice in law)
    • Sports law

    Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:

    • Barnsley FC
    • Celtic FC
    • Manchester City FC
    • Nottingham Forest FC
    • The Football Association
    • Prosport International (South Africa)
    • The FA (Football Association)
    • UK Anti-Doping
    • UK Golf
    • The Olympic Games
    • Harry Drury Solicitors (UK),
    • Highbridge Law Firm (Denmark)
    • Sports Law Expert (UK and USA)

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    14,537 / year

    International Sports Law in Practice

    Sheffield Hallam University

    Sheffield Hallam University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Sheffield