Sports Business and Sports Law

About this programme

The sports industry has an abundance of legal regulations and challenges. From doping to breaches of contract, sports executives must conform to regulations, but also use their understanding of legal frameworks to protect their businesses from risk. Perfect for those passionate about both sports and law, this degree sets you up for an exciting career shaping the future of sport, whether in management, legal consulting, or sports agency. This unique degree equips you with a deep understanding of both the business and legal aspects of the sports industry. You’ll gain essential skills in contract negotiation, governance, and compliance, while learning how sports organisations handle legal challenges. This degree links the commercial and legal aspects of sports business, through varied learning experiences, academics working directly in the industry and workshop masterclasses with sports law specialists. Modules will focus on sport business, domestic and EU sport law, the role of governing bodies in sport and international sport business governance. You will also explore the legal challenges regarding the use of social media within the industry, recent case studies regarding drug abuse and racism in sport and the legal issues surrounding safety in sport stadiums and of spectators. The broad spectrum of subjects covered, including player contracts at home and abroad, loan agreements, transfer negotiations, disciplinary and regulatory problems, intellectual property rights, product endorsement and sponsorship deals, will help you apply theory to live projects to develop your